In Texas, couples that divorce typically need to divide their shared property. Such negotiations are often the most frustrating part of the divorce process, as people worry about how much they will lose and struggle to achieve an appropriate outcome. Community...
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Mediation can protect the privacy of divorcing spouses
The divorce process can feel dehumanizing in part because it strips someone of their privacy. Very personal matters, including finances and the state of their relationship with their spouse, could become a topic of discussion in a courtroom if a couple cannot reach a...
How to handle a difficult divorce
Just like marriages, divorces come in all shapes and sizes. A difficult marriage is no barrier to a peaceful divorce, and a marriage that once seemed a “forever” thing can turn into the most acrimonious divorce you can imagine. If your divorce has become difficult,...
2 solutions for retirement account management in a Texas divorce
The information that people share about divorce proceedings can be quite misleading because the laws are different in every state. What is true for one family may not apply at all to another family that is navigating this process in a different location. Texas...
How a child’s age may influence a Texas parenting plan
Parents in Texas who divorce or start living separately from one another generally share custody of their children. The exact terms included in a custody order or parenting plan depend on how parents share parenting time and also the unique needs of their family unit....
The value of prenuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements represent proactive steps that many couples face prior to walking down the aisle. Commonly used by soon-to-be spouses with significant assets, it protects their possessions while ensuring a sense of certainty and transparency throughout the...
How do you establish paternity as a father in Texas?
As a father, you are in a unique position to provide practical and emotional support for your children. Your role in their life can enrich their childhood and set them up for future success. Unlike with mothers, whose relationship to a child is obvious because of the...
What happens in divorce if you run a company with your spouse?
Every couple considering divorce will have to make difficult choices about their property. The more valuable your assets are, the harder it can be to divide your belonging with your spouse. Houses and retirement accounts frequently lead to disagreements in divorce...
Can Texas grandparents ask the courts for visitation rights?
Grandparents often play a very important role in the lives of their children's kids. Maybe you provide after-school babysitting or you have allowed the family to move into your home because rent is too high for the family to afford. If you have a strong relationship...
4 ways to talk to your children about divorce
Children don’t always understand the complexities of marriage and divorce. The concept of divorce may cause your child to be confused, saddened and stressed. When it comes to talking about divorce to your child, you may find the subject a lot harder to approach than...