After divorce, it becomes important for both parents to work together toward providing their children with a stable and supportive environment that promotes their emotional and physical well-being. However, not all co-parenting plans work out well, and in some cases,...
The winter holidays can put a lot of stress on parents – especially when it comes to the finances. Studies indicate that a lot of parents feel pressured to blow their holiday budget, and that pressure may intensify if you’re newly separated or divorced. You (or your...
Before getting married, you decide to use a prenuptial agreement. You present it to your spouse, and they sign it. You then get married, and now, five years later, you’ve decided to get divorced. You assume that, since your spouse agreed to the deal and signed the...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...