If the person you are married to is also your business partner, you may be wondering if divorce will necessarily mean the end of the business. While this can happen in some cases, it is certainly not obligatory. You’ve likely worked hard to build the business, so,...
Family Law
How divorcing for the children prioritizes their interests
Many parents remain in unhappy or dysfunctional marriages under the belief that staying together is the best way to help ensure stability and security for their children. However, real-life experiences suggest that staying in a toxic environment can have lasting...
Prepare now for holiday custody schedules
While it’s still hot and steamy on the Texas Gulf Coast, it won’t be long until Thanksgiving and the winter holidays arrive. For divorced parents of minor children, these holidays can be fraught with tension. This is especially true if you are recently separated or...
Struggling to cope with your divorce? Try these tips
When you decided to divorce you probably knew it was not going to be easy. However, you may be finding it more difficult than you thought it would be. It’s understandable. Divorce is one of the most difficult things that a person can have to go through. The following...
Do co-parents have to use the same rules?
Getting divorced as parents often means dividing custody of the children. Some parents can agree on a child custody arrangement, while others need the court to issue a custody order. This process can help divide physical custody, which is where the child lives, and...
What factors can lead to a contested divorce?
Divorce is emotional and challenging, especially when spouses cannot agree on critical issues like child custody or property division. Texas offers the option of no-fault divorce, but disagreements can still arise, complicating the process and leading to a contested...
Is your prenup enforceable in Texas?
Texas is a community property state. When couples divorce, it’s generally assumed that everything they have acquired since their marriage began is supposed to be shared – and divided – equally. However, there are exceptions to that rule, and one of them involves...
2 reasons an empty nest leads to divorce
One potential reason for divorce is when parents become empty nesters. They may have spent the last 20 to 30 years raising children. But the final child has moved out of the house and only the parents are left. In some cases, a divorce follows. This can be surprising...
The impact of divorce on retirement accounts
Divorce is a challenging process, especially when dividing assets like retirement accounts. In Texas, understanding how these accounts are treated under the law can help you navigate the complexities of property division and secure your financial future. Here, you can...
If you get fired, can you stop paying child support?
You were ordered to pay child support during your divorce a few years ago. At the time, the court looked at your income when determining how much monthly support you needed to pay. You had a relatively high-paying job, especially compared to your ex, so the monthly...