In Texas, divorcing spouses usually divide retirement savings to some extent. That is, unless a prenuptial agreement says otherwise. Usually, though, the spouses may have to divide assets accumulated in retirement accounts during the marriage. This can be true even if...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the Texas divorce rate as 1.4 per 1,000 in 2021. In the vast landscape of Texas, where everything seems bigger, divorce can bring about significant changes, especially when it comes to the family home. For men...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...