One of the first things you typically need to decide in a divorce is whether you want to serve papers. This step shows your hand, so to speak, so most people consider it a strategic as well as a procedural element of divorce. If you are considering serving your...
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Is this a warning sign of parental alienation?
When dealing with divorce, it is often easy to forget that you need to watch out for your child's mental well-being. After all, divorce is hard on every person in the family and not just the couple splitting. Unfortunately, a parent might even use this lapse in...
3 tips for telling your children about your divorce
Divorce can instigate big changes in your life as well as in the lives of your children. Although you may never have pictured yourself going through this major life process, divorce is a common experience for many. In the U.S., the American Psychological Association...
Should you fight to keep your full 401(k)?
As you prepare for your divorce proceedings in Texas, you truly begin to contemplate what your life may be like without your soon-to-be ex-spouse. The realization that the person you once believed you would grow old and retire with will change. Once you get into the...
Do not forget to divide credit card reward points during divorce
If you and your spouse are heading for a divorce, you may want to begin to think about dividing the marital estate. Under Texas law, judges typically divide community property according to what is just and right. Generally, community property is everything you and...
Is there a maximum cap on spousal maintenance?
If the court orders you to pay spousal support in your divorce, then you may wonder what types of guidelines the law puts in place regarding support payments. Specifically, you may want to know how much you will have to pay and if the court can order you to pay more...
How will the court divide property during a divorce?
Divorce may become contentious around property division. Part of this may correlate to the misinformation circulating on how the court handles a couple's finances. Dividing a couple's assets ultimately comes down to who owns it and how a judge looks at the divorce....
What will become of your business now that you face divorce?
If divorce is in your future, your business will likely be the main focus in the property division phase of the proceedings. You may have many questions about the fate of your business but there are three basic options to consider. The buyout The option many divorcing...
How can I save money on divorce?
There are many monetary concerns attached to divorce. Some people focus entirely on costs associated with potential child support or alimony payments. However, this ignores the reality that the process of divorce itself has the possibility of being very expensive. ...
Do not let an internet search muddy your divorce
When modern consumers want information, they often turn to their computers, smartphones or tablets. In fact, according to a recent study, 82% of Americans report researching items before making even small purchases. Going through a divorce is not like buying a...
