Although Texas is a community property state, the law only requires that judges divide property in a “just and right” manner, which does not necessarily mean equal. Tangible property such as real estate, jewelry and automobiles may be easily valued and distributed....
Particularly if you do not get along very well with your ex-spouse, the idea of trying to co-parent with him or her may seem like cruel and unusual punishment. Many divorcing parents wonder if it is worth trying to get sole custody of children. While having your...
Divorce is often a stressful situation, especially when it comes to separating marital property you have amassed through the years. Also referred to as community property, martial items can be difficult to divide, as you may have become attached to certain...
Asset and debt division are topics that people commonly have questions about when going through a divorce. If your spouse currently carries a large amount of debt, for example, you may wonder if you will be responsible for some of that debt. The short answer is that...
It is the court's job to decide what is in the best interest of the child when it comes to custody cases. The courts will usually presume that the biological parents have the best interests of the child in mind, but what happens when parents are absent or endanger the...
No issue in divorce proceedings is more divisive than child custody and visitation. Spouses may find themselves unable to compromise on any child-related issues during the proceedings. When parents splitting cannot reach agreements regarding child custody and...
After dealing with a tumultuous divorce, you may worry that the stress of this huge lifestyle change will also affect your children when you tell them their parents are splitting. Making sure to break the news in a sensitive and mature way will help your children...
There are many different types of family units these days and while some children may grow up in a single-parent home, others may have stepparents in addition to biological parents. If you are one of those stepparents, you may want to legally adopt your stepchild for...
Once you take the emotional side of things away from the equation, a Texas divorce involves divvying up assets and debts so that the two of you may go your separate ways. When you and your ex own a home together and share a mortgage, it may be one of the most...
You may have ended your marriage to your ex-spouse, but if you have children with him or her you are partners for life. Unless there is a history of substance abuse or violence in your household, it is likely you will have joint custody of any children. Depending on...
