When going through a divorce, stress can often cloud good decision-making. The frustration of fighting over child custody may cause your spouse to try to make legal custody harder for you by purposefully misleading you. Both men and women can instigate this behavior,...
Houston Divorce Blog
What is parental alienation?
While most people would prefer to go through an amicable divorce, this is not a possibility for all couples. When splits are contentious, due to financial issues or because of infidelity, it can be hard for both spouses to agree. When children are involved, divorce...
Take the sting out of a Texas divorce
A divorce never is a pleasant experience and can cause a great deal of stress while ending a legally recognized relationship. Equitable distribution of all assets is the only way to ensure both parties can maintain their respective standards of living while moving...
How do you start a divorce?
The beginning of any divorce, in terms of procedure, is simple. One spouse starts by filing papers with the court. This is a strategic move, though, and you are right to give it some consideration. Whoever starts, an important part of the filing process is notifying...
Can grandparents ask for visitation with grandkids?
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...
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...
