As a divorcing parent, your children remain your focus throughout the separation and divorce. Getting along is not a necessity; however, when it comes to parenting your children after divorce, this cooperative model may work better. Co-parenting has become the...
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Can you drop your spouse from your health insurance?
If you are in the middle of a divorce, money is probably in short supply. After all, you may be paying for the services of an attorney, forensic accountant, private investigator or other professionals. To save money, you may be thinking about dropping your soon-to-be...
How is child custody determined in Texas?
For divorcing parents, determining child custody is one of the most concerning aspects of divorce. The Texas Family Code details the policy regulating custody, called conservatorship, by putting the children's best interest first. Judges must use discretion when...
Do you think your ex will choose an irresponsible babysitter?
No parent can be with his or her children all the time. When you are not available to care for your kids, you use your best judgment to select an appropriate babysitter. This person may be a professional, like a nanny, or an amateur, such as a friend or relative....
Common myths about child custody
When couples with children get a divorce, tussles over custody are common. Both sides may suffer significant angst. Some worry is unnecessary, as anxiety often stems from misconceptions. Child custody decisions do not have to be stressful events. Myth #1: Court is...
Where do you begin with property division?
Texas is a community property state. That means if you and your spouse do not come to an agreement outside of court on how to divide your assets, the court will evenly divide them for you. This may not work for your needs or desires. The best course of action is to...
Mediation may ease the stress of making custody decisions
Figuring out child custody is often one of the hardest parts of going through a divorce. Emotions often take over, and this can result in lots of arguing and name-calling. Mediation is one alternative to combative litigation, and it is a good option for parents that...
Gray divorce: How can you prepare yourself financially?
Most people do not plan on divorcing, particularly during retirement. If your marriage becomes stagnant or if you feel yourself going separate ways from your spouse, it is better to divorce than live unhappily. After all, retirement should not be spent in constant...
How mental health can impact a divorce in Texas
While mental health issues are hard on everyone, they can be particularly trying during a divorce. Not only can these issues cause a relationship to break, but they can also impact the divorce procedure and outcome. If there is concern about the mental health of one...
Dealing with parental alienation
Although they want the best for their children, parents sometimes let their feelings affect them when going through a divorce. Unfortunately, in some cases, people go as far as to manipulate their children to affect their relationships with the other parents. Referred...
