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A Primer for Division of Assets and Debts in a Texas Divorce
Property division is an important aspect of most divorces, but the distribution of community property assets and debts between spouses takes on special importance in Texas because of our state’s limitation on availability, amount and duration of spousal maintenance (referred to as “alimony” or “spousal support” in other states). This primer on property division in…
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Key Mistakes to Avoid When Navigating a Texas Divorce
While retaining a competent experienced Texas divorce attorney can provide an effective way to protect your interests during a divorce, any party to a divorce also can take steps to avoid certain mistakes that adversely impact the outcome of one’s marital dissolution. If you have questions about how to handle certain issues, your attorney can…
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Why Domestic Violence Allegations Are Important in Texas Child Custody Cases
While an amicable relationship with the other parent in a Texas divorce is usually in the best interest of minor children and both parents, sometimes this is simply not a realistic alternative. The process of developing timeshare and custody arrangements may be difficult when certain issues are present, including an uncooperative co-parent, domestic violence, substance…
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Balancing Amicable Negotiations & Litigation in Texas Child Custody Cases
If you and your spouse are one of the 80,000 couples annually that navigate the divorce process, you may be apprehensive and stressed about an uncertain future. While the divorce process can be emotionally trying, less conflict usually is better for both spouses and their children where possible. An experienced Texas divorce attorney can assist…
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Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?
Although an increasing number of couples are entering into prenuptial agreements prior to marriage, there is still a feeling among many that prenuptial agreements undermine the full commitment or trust that is fundamental to a marital relationship. When considering a marital partnership, it can be helpful to draw an analogy to business partners – marriage…
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How To Protect Your Credit During Your Divorce
Today, one out of three relationships in the United States will ultimately end with divorce. Divorce is now becoming a pretty common aspect of life for many people, and some individuals are even bound to become divorced more than once. However, many couples in the past, and even still today do not plan for the…
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Deciding Upon Your Home In A Divorce
Divorce is an aspect of life that many couples, and their families are beginning to have to come to terms with more each day. When an individual gets married they usually do not have divorce in the back of their mind, or how to properly take care of themselves before, during, and potentially after the…
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Helping Your Child Adjust To Your Divorce
Today, divorce is now statistically likely to occur in one out of every three marriages within the United States. With that being said you will come face to face with divorce at one point or another, whether it is your own, a friend or family members marriage, and even some of your work associates. However,…
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When Do You Know It’s Over?
Today, divorce is a very real aspect of life that can impact individuals in many different ways. Unfortunately, statistics show that one in three couples will now come face to face with divorce and will ultimately become the product of one. However, how does this occur? Couples do not usually say the infamous two words…
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What To Stay Away From During Your Divorce
A divorce is a very sensitive time in an individual’s life. Couples are having to cope with the transition of having a life partner there present within their lives to now being single once again. However, one should not be surprised if they see a divorce on the horizon, especially in this day and age.…