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Houston Divorce Blog
How can I test for a mental disability during my divorce?
Going through a divorce could be a scary time. Even if your divorce settlement grants you spousal support, you may worry about your ability to sustain yourself without the income of your former spouse. In fact, you could have a mental disorder that hampers your...
Will my spouse get more custody over our kids?
When you are in the midst of a divorce, it can feel like you are constantly struggling to reach a fair outcome on every matter. Child custody is likely to be your primary concern as a parent going through a divorce, but it is also the part that can seem the most...
Is it hard to modify a child custody order?
After parents split, the Texas family law court helps them create custody orders to ensure the children have the necessary care. At some point, however, it may become necessary to revisit those original orders. The process for modifying a custody order and subsequent...
What happens to stocks in a Texas divorce?
Divorce can present a complex and emotional process, with many aspects to consider, including asset division. A common concern among divorcing couples involves the fate of their stocks and investments. Understanding Texas community property laws Texas follows...
The value of keeping marital assets separate
While you certainly do not enter a marriage with the expectation of divorce, it does happen. For this reason, the mingling of financial assets with those of your spouse will not always serve your best interests. As a community property state, Texas follows specific...
How to use technology to co-parent
Technology can be the tool you use to better co-parent your children. There are many options that will allow you to talk with them and stay an active part of their lives. The best part is that technology can really help if you live far apart or cannot see each other...
What could indicate bad reasons for a parent to relocate?
If you share custody with a co-parent who plans to move to a distant community, there should be good motivation for the relocation. While some parents want the best for their children, others harbor negative feelings toward a co-parent and want to move to take a child...
3 ways substance abuse affects a divorce outcome
Substance addiction affects much more than the person with the problem. In a marriage, it may lead to developing negative coping mechanisms, financial problems and more issues that increase the chances of divorce. During the process, that addiction may also impact the...
Property division facts for your divorce case
Although guidelines exist for the division of property in a divorce, no two cases are alike. Property division depends upon the specific details of your case, though there are many misconceptions about how the courts divide property in Texas divorce cases. There are...
