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...
Family Law
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...
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...
Common mistakes in high-asset divorces
Perhaps you and your spouse have a sizable art collection, stuffed retirement account or antique car purchasing habit. Either way, high-asset divorces are more complicated, and mistakes can be critical. Here are the most common mistakes made in these types of...
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...
Common myths about child custody
When couples with children get a divorce, tussles over custody are common. Both sides may suffer significant angst. Some worry is unnecessary, as anxiety often stems from misconceptions. Child custody decisions do not have to be stressful events. Myth #1: Court is...
Gray divorce: How can you prepare yourself financially?
Most people do not plan on divorcing, particularly during retirement. If your marriage becomes stagnant or if you feel yourself going separate ways from your spouse, it is better to divorce than live unhappily. After all, retirement should not be spent in constant...
How mental health can impact a divorce in Texas
While mental health issues are hard on everyone, they can be particularly trying during a divorce. Not only can these issues cause a relationship to break, but they can also impact the divorce procedure and outcome. If there is concern about the mental health of one...
What do I do if my ex will not let me see my kids?
As a noncustodial parent, you want to see your kids, but when your ex makes it difficult, you may wonder what you can do. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, children are twice as likely to live with a single mom than with a single dad. The courts want both parents...
