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Divorce brings many changes for you and your child. Over time, you and your ex will build separate lives, but you will remain connected through your child. This can present challenges if you decide to relocate. Can you relocate with your child? This depends on the...
Texas’ statutory law governing the division of property between divorcing spouses differs from the majority of states. Texas falls within a minority of jurisdictions that recognizes spouses’ assets as community property. Going into a divorce, here are some important...
In Texas, there are seven reasons you may choose when petitioning for divorce, including both no-fault and fault-based grounds. A judge will evaluate the grounds for divorce based on the Texas Code and the evidence presented. No-fault grounds for divorce...
Concerns about whether the courts favor one parent over another can be troubling when you go through a divorce. However, child custody laws in Texas aim to protect children's best interests and do not make any assumptions based on either parent's gender. Encouraging...
If you are a parent in Texas and you need help with child custody, you should understand the difference between the terms possession and access. The state uses these legal designations to describe aspects of how parents can share time with their children. Review this...
Everyone knows divorce is difficult. However, if you understand the process, you can alleviate some of the stress involved. The ending of your relationship comes with the aspect of property division. If you do not know what to expect, you might be blind-sided when it...
Determining what is best for children in a custody battle is a difficult task. In most situations, both parents are loving caregivers who share a close bond with their children. Unfortunately, there will often be a decrease in the amount of time kids get to spend with...
There are a lot of emotions that come with parenting a child during the holidays. There is always something going on within the family, especially when you no longer live with your child after a divorce. If you would like to see your child during the holidays, it is...
Even though raising a child can be a rewarding experience, it can also be tremendously expensive. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture projects the cost to raise a child from birth to 18 is more than $233,000. This estimate averages out to nearly $13,000 per...
If you are planning to end your marriage, you may already know you have to divide community property with your spouse. You may also be eligible to receive spousal maintenance, sometimes called spousal support or alimony. Alternatively, you may have to pay to support...