Some parents prescribe to the adage that it takes a village to raise a child, leaning into sharing their responsibilities with their families and support systems. However, situations may arise in which parents do not wish to allow their extended families, including...
Houston Divorce Blog
How long does spousal support last?
Spousal support provides financial support to one spouse after a marriage ends. The intention is to prevent one spouse from having financial troubles if he or she had substantial support from the other spouse during the marriage. It often is an issue in cases where...
How to know when it is time for a divorce
Texas couples whose marriage is on the rocks may not know when it is time to call it quits. Some people may think it is time for a divorce after a temporary rough patch whereas others may underestimate bigger warning signs, such as a spouse trying to change the...
Divorce, debt and property division
Though things like your home, retirement funds and bank accounts may be on top of your mind when you think about divorce and property division, you also need to figure out what to do about your debt. Most married couples in the Houston area carry some debt. Whether it...
5 times you should request a child support modification
As a parent, you want to adapt to your child’s changing needs. Your child support order should reflect those changes, too. Texas law allows you to request a modification to your child support order if it has been more than three years since the order was established...
How financial advisers can help those getting divorced
If you are getting divorced, it is important that you have someone who can provide insight into the financial consequences of ending a marriage. For instance, this person may be able to help you create a new budget that takes into account alimony or child support...
How to determine the custody of infants
Things weren't good in your marriage for a long time. But you had hope that the situation would change once you gave birth to your baby.Unfortunately, while your bundle of joy is loved dearly by both parents, the infant proved not to be the glue that could hold this...
Divorce mistakes that could affect your custody rights
Going through a divorce is a very stressful and emotional experience, and all of your feelings can push you into making decisions that don't really reflect who you are. From picking fights with your ex to digging in your heels instead of compromising like you usually...
4 things to do when filing for divorce
The secret to a successful divorce is preparation. The steps you take prior to filing the petition for divorce will affect the trajectory of the divorce process.Read on to learn the four things you should do just before you initiate the divorce as well as throughout...
You don’t have to lose your business in a divorce
No one gets married thinking that one day they will divorce. Weddings are happy celebrations of two lives joining as one, but the truth is that marriage can be tough. Not everyone gets the "happily ever after" storybook ending.Statistics show that just over half of...
