Following a divorce, you and your partner have to decide how to split time with your children. If you have a possession order, this refers to the time one parent has to spend with the kids. For example, one parent may have possession on weekends and holidays or every...
Family Law
Does your ex need permission to obtain a passport for your child?
Generally, obtaining a passport for a minor child requires the consent of both parents. However, this situation can become complex if you are divorced. If you suspect your ex-spouse is trying to get a passport for your child without your permission, there are steps...
Do you need a custody plan when unmarried parents separate?
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines a family as a basic societal unit traditionally made up of two married parents. However, families are not always traditional, and they may include a mix of people and pets. When it comes to divorce and separation, Texas applies...
How can you get a fresh start after divorce?
When you got married, you likely did not ever see your marriage ending in divorce. But this is the reality for many couples, and ending your marriage can give you a fresh start. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2021 in the U.S., 689,308...
How can I test for a mental disability during my divorce?
Going through a divorce could be a scary time. Even if your divorce settlement grants you spousal support, you may worry about your ability to sustain yourself without the income of your former spouse. In fact, you could have a mental disorder that hampers your...
How to use technology to co-parent
Technology can be the tool you use to better co-parent your children. There are many options that will allow you to talk with them and stay an active part of their lives. The best part is that technology can really help if you live far apart or cannot see each other...
3 ways substance abuse affects a divorce outcome
Substance addiction affects much more than the person with the problem. In a marriage, it may lead to developing negative coping mechanisms, financial problems and more issues that increase the chances of divorce. During the process, that addiction may also impact the...
Is your spouse trying to get out of paying you fair alimony?
Alimony is an important support pillar to many people in the direct aftermath of divorce. Of course, many people also struggle to receive their fair pay. Some spouses attempt to get out of paying their due by hiding assets. What red flags should you look out for in...
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...
