When you have been married for a long time, people might think that divorce is the last thing on your mind. However, you could still experience marital struggles at a later age that could lead to separation. Gray divorce is on the rise, and more couples in their 50s...
When the court issues a final decree of divorce, former spouses need to comply with the judge’s orders on several matters, including property division. If your former spouse does not follow a property division order, how can you address such a dilemma? According to...
When deciding child custody matters, Texas courts use a standard possession order (SPO), which outlines basic parenting and visitation schedules and parenting rules. Parents can also use this to create their own schedules. However, the standard SPO merely serves as a...
Initiating divorce requires a careful review and utmost compliance of the law to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible. This includes meeting the residency requirement set by law. As simple as it may seem, the residency requirement in a divorce can cause...
Adopting a child is a journey that requires patience and understanding. Several factors can prolong the wait for hopeful parents. Understanding these variables can help prospective adoptive families manage their expectations and navigate the experience more...
Property division is a significant part of the divorce process that may impact the divorcing couple’s finances and lifestyles, including their lives after the process. This step is about distributing assets shared during the marriage and doing so appropriately to help...
Gone are the days of keeping an adoptive child’s identity a guarded secret. Today, adoptive families are recognizing the importance of maintaining contact with the child’s birth parents. Open adoption can enrich the adoptee's life in many ways, but such transparency...
Despite being at the heart of custody battles, children often have no voice in the decision-making process. Younger children, understandably, still lack the capacity to process the situation or articulate their feelings. However, older kids or teens may be mature...
Going through a divorce is an emotionally challenging process. Furthermore, property division can often be one of the most contentious aspects. To navigate this complex territory, it is important to be mentally prepared. This can help you approach property division...
Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a financial arrangement that provides monetary assistance from one spouse to another after a divorce. In Texas, the determination of spousal support is a major part of divorce proceedings. Specific factors aimed at achieving...
