Uncontested child support agreements are often quicker and more straightforward to resolve than contested ones. However, situations change, and life circumstances might require you to modify the terms of your agreement. In Texas, modifying uncontested child support...
A prenuptial agreement sets financial expectations before marriage. In Texas, it can play a key role in protecting inheritances. Without a prenup, state laws may determine how assets, including inheritances, are divided in a divorce. Understanding how a prenup affects...
You might face challenges with divorce, but choosing an uncontested divorce provides you with a simpler path. In Texas, this option is available when both spouses agree on all aspects of their separation. This includes property division, child custody, and support...
Deciding pet custody during a divorce can be challenging, especially when both spouses have strong emotional bonds with the animal. In an uncontested divorce, couples work together to reach agreements, including who will care for the family pet. Here are important...
Determining what is in the best interests of a child is central to child custody decisions in Texas. Courts carefully evaluate a number of factors to ensure the custody decision meets the child’s needs and protects their welfare. 1. Parents’ income Financial...
When both parents agree on who the child’s father is, it may seem unnecessary to take any steps to legally establish paternity. After all, why go through extra effort when everyone seems to be on the same page? However, not officially establishing paternity may lead...
Divorce can be a tough and emotional process for everyone involved. Divorce mediation helps make things less stressful by providing a more cooperative way to solve disagreements. Mental health professionals play an important role in supporting people during mediation,...
Divorce can be a complex process, especially when it comes to dividing property. In Texas, the laws about community property affect how assets are split between spouses. Understanding these laws helps you know what to expect during a divorce. What is community...
During the asset division phase of a divorce, spouses may experience tension if they both want to keep the house. However, there are ways to avoid conflict and reach a mutual agreement, even over something as significant as a family home. Pursuing uncontested divorce...
In an uncontested divorce, spouses agree on the terms of the divorce without involving the court in a decision-making role. While this can save time and reduce conflict, it also increases the risk that one spouse may accept unfair terms. To prevent this from...