How a mediated divorce helps preserve assets and peace of mind
Not every Texas divorce has to be acrimonious. Often, marriages fall apart, not because one person wronged the other in some way, but because the nature of the relationship between the two individuals who married one another took some type of turn. If this describes...
Community property division in Texas divorce proceedings
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...
Do you need grounds for a divorce in Texas?
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...
How does property division work in Texas?
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...
Understanding custody evaluations and legal jargon
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...
Visiting your child during the holidays
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...
What factors determine spousal maintenance in Texas?
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...
Tips for co-parenting with an ex
Divorce affects children, especially if parents cannot find a middle ground. Excessive fighting and tension make their way to the children before, during and after divorce. Regardless of how a marriage ended, parents should do what they can to develop a congenial...
4 factors to consider for settling or litigating your divorce
Even in the best of situations, divorce can be a painful experience. That’s why many divorcing couples want to make the process as easy as possible, especially if they have children. But an amicable divorce may not always be an option. One or both spouses may be...
Why is uncontested divorce less expensive?
Everyone has heard at least one divorce horror story where someone loses a fortune fighting a protracted and bitter court battle. The end of a marriage does not have to leave anyone penniless, though. Unlike traditional divorce where each spouse draws battle lines,...