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...
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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...
What is co-parenting?
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...
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...
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...
Negotiating your alimony agreement
Aside from child custody, couples often find alimony one of the challenging aspects of divorce. When a couple decides to end their marriage, the involved parties may not be too enthusiastic about having to "pay" each other. However, if you're involved in a Texas...
Alimony and child support: what’s the difference?
Getting a divorce is a major financial decision since you and your spouse will have to separate assets and accounts. When you decide to end your marriage, you'll also need to determine who is responsible for certain debts and determine who will receive spousal support...
When divorce becomes expensive for business owners
If you're a business owner who's considering divorce in Texas, be prepared for high-asset property division. This can be a costly process, both emotionally and financially, but it's also something you can do successfully. Why is divorce costly for business owners?...
How mental health conditions may impact a divorce case
Among the issues that impact the deterioration of a marriage, mental illness is a common circumstance. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, mental health conditions affect one in five adults in the United States. With these odds, both moderate and...
Fathers and child custody matters
Divorce could prove challenging for children, and parents may have to work through differences to prevent psychological and emotional harm. However, differences on the subject of child support could prove challenging to overcome. Fathers may worry about how the Texas...
