Asset division often makes up the hardest part of divorce for many couples. Having an understanding of how it works can go a long way in making it easier. Thus, understanding community versus separate properties is the first step to take. Community properties The...
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A look at the grounds for the termination of parental rights
The bond between a parent and a child often forms one of the strongest connections in a person's life. In the Texas courts, the severing of this bond only happens under exceptional circumstances. A look at features of Chapter 161 of the Texas Family Code illustrates...
How do you claim alimony in your taxes?
Alimony payments serve as a common part of divorce for many couples in the state. They often happen because of a large gap in income between the parties involved. These payments may come in permanent, rehabilitative or temporary forms. Whatever the case, they are tax...
Two tips for managing custody in the teen years
If you divorce when your children are young, custody agreements are typically straightforward and ensure equal time with both parents, including overnights in both households. As children get older, gain independence and take on responsibilities, that custody schedule...
What happens to debt in a divorce?
When you got married, you probably intermingled your finances with your spouse. This means that you shared bank accounts, cosigned loans and had joint credit cards. However, you or your spouse may have had debts prior to your marriage or separate debts within your...
When will the court order spousal support?
Spousal maintenance is not an option in all divorces. Texas law specifies exact situations in which the court may consider awarding support. The first requirement is one spouse must have a financial need. This means he or she does not have enough assets to cover his...
What to know about dividing an annuity in divorce
Divorces can divide many kinds of marital property, including retirement accounts. If you are relying on an annuity as part of your retirement plan, you should know how to split it between you and your spouse so you do not lose money in unnecessary costs. Kiplinger...
What is a morality clause?
Disputes over parenting issues can both lead to divorce and make settling a divorce more difficult. An issue that often arises between divorcing parents is a difference in opinion about appropriate behavior around the children. When this happens, one or both parents...
How social media can impact child custody
Social media is the information network of the modern age. News, funny stories and details about people's personal lives abound. People use social media platforms to share milestones in their life and connect with others on personal and professional levels. However,...
What parental rights do unmarried parents have in Texas?
For unmarried parents in Texas, child custody laws are rather complex when compared to those for married individuals. The process of seeking child custody is harder, and it takes some extra work to prove paternity to the court. Texas laws automatically award custody...
