Telling your children you want to split up with your spouse can be one of the most difficult conversations you can have throughout your divorce. How much they understand about divorce depends heavily on their age and ability to comprehend a breakup. It is your job to...
When dividing property in a divorce, the court will also look at your debts. The division of debt is similar to the division of assets. Texas law outlines how a court must handle debt division. In most cases, it is subject to the same rules as assets. Community vs...
As co-parents go about their respective lives following a divorce, circumstances might necessitate a large-scale move to another state. While the custodial parent cannot simply move across borders without the official consent of their co-parent or the court, the...
Every divorce is different, and it is crucial to review your unique circumstances (such as your finances and whether you have kids). Some married couples split up amicably through a collaborative divorce, while others become involved in a contentious divorce. In some...
If you are considering or undergoing a divorce, collaboration is probably not the first word that comes to mind. For many people, ending a marriage is a combative, divisive process. Luckily, collaborative law is about more than simply getting along. Here are some...
Spousal maintenance exists to address factors in a marriage that may place one partner at a financial disadvantage when a marriage ends. Judges in Texas consider several factors when determining if a spouse should receive maintenance payments and how much those...
The decision to adopt alters your life and the life of your adopted child forever. Before you begin an adoption journey, make sure that the time is right. Understanding the path ahead of you ensures that you make an informed decision. Here are a few key things to look...
From the distribution of marital property to child support and custody matters, you could have a number of different issues to go over when preparing for and working through your divorce. It is important to understand that every divorce is unique and realize that...
When deciding on custody arrangements, it is not just about what is best for the parents. In fact, choosing what is best for the child is arguably much more important, both in the eye of the law and in the eye of most people. What is joint custody? As Psychology Today...
The divorce process is usually one riddled with disagreements and arguments. Even in an amiable and mutually decided divorce, it is inevitable that arguments of some sort will crop up eventually. Many of these arguments will revolve around property and asset division,...