In Texas, alimony, or spousal maintenance, is not automatically granted in divorce cases. However, under certain circumstances, a court may order one spouse to provide financial support to the other after divorce. If your spouse is wealthy, due to investments,...
Family Law
How can you effectively manage co-parenting with a narcissist?
Co-parenting is difficult even under the best circumstances. When you’re dealing with a narcissist, things become exponentially more difficult. The very nature of a narcissist is the cornerstone of the issue because these individuals are rarely unable to think about...
Which co-parent decides on medical care?
When you and your spouse got divorced, you divided time with your child. Maybe your schedule is very simple and you each have the child every other week. Some co-parents will also use a schedule where the child is with one parent on the weekends and the other during...
Study links marriage age to divorce odds
Many different factors can influence a couple’s odds of divorce. Interestingly, though, one of them may simply be the age at which they got married. Regardless of all other factors, studies have found that there is a link between marriage age and divorce risk,...
New year, new parenting plan terms?
The new year only began a few weeks ago. Therefore, it's still an excellent time for co-parents to assess whether their existing parenting plan requires adjustments for the remainder of 2024. A parenting plan should be treated as a dynamic document that can...
Could divorce be the right choice for you?
Marriage is a huge commitment and it’s one that most couples take very seriously. Vows are intended to last a lifetime. Nonetheless, the reality is often much different and many marriages end in divorce. As more people begin to realize that staying in a toxic...
Hidden assets in divorce are more common than you think
Quite often, not all parties enter divorce with the financial transparency required. Your spouse may conceal some assets to prevent their division, potentially leaving you with less than you deserve from the marital property. It is a prevalent but often overlooked...
What are the leading causes of gray divorce?
For a long time, divorce was a hush-hush topic and a rare occurrence among baby boomers. However, as the world evolves, so has the definition of marriage and the prevalence of divorce, even for members of older generations. Divorce is no longer a taboo among baby...
Does a divorce mean selling a family business?
It is certainly possible to sell the family business during a divorce, and it is a rather common occurrence. After all, if a couple owns the business together, they need to divide assets. The best way to do it may be to sell the business to someone else and then split...
Could the holiday season spell an end to your marriage?
The winter holidays are supposed to be a time to appreciate your blessings and enjoy time with your family. However, all that holiday cheer can backfire on a lot of couples. It’s no real coincidence that the post-holiday season usually involves a spike in new divorce...