Let’s face it, divorce can be scary, especially when one did not file for it or when a couple has a child. Indeed, the parent-child bond is indescribably strong, and the ideal of not being there for one’s child is horrifying for most parents. Though, by calling The...
Year: 2021
Understanding child custody in Texas
Other than, perhaps, alimony, child custody is the most hotly contested issue in a divorce proceeding. And, the fear of losing custody can be a reason some in our state do not want to file for divorce, even though they are deeply unhappy in their marriage. However,...
Texas ranks eighth in most up-to-date statistics for gray divorce
In Texas and across the nation, people of all ages get divorced for myriad reasons. It could be due simply to people being incompatible and growing apart or it could extend to allegations of abuse and infidelity. Regardless, it is important to understand various...
Small business owners may face difficult divorce problems
Many couples in the greater Houston area are involved in a small or other family-owned business. Indeed, for many Texas families, their own businesses are the source of their livelihood, and they may have considerable wealth invested in them. It should come as no...
Tips to help navigate property division during divorce
The divorce process can be overwhelming on a number of different levels, including related to finances and property division. For that reason, divorcing spouses should be aware of the financial factors to keep in mind during the divorce settlement process. Understand...
What can be done about child support if a parent has lost a job?
Job loss is a common worry for Texans regardless of their income, education and position in society. It can happen to anyone without warning. While there are fundamental issues that accompany losing a job such as paying for a place to live and purchasing necessities,...
Facebook etiquette for those going through a divorce
Almost everyone in Texas has some sort of social media account. Whether it be Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, social media can be hard to avoid. When a person is going through a divorce it is often one of the most difficult times of their lives. Although it can be...
How to make co-parenting work
Parenting is no easy job and can be further complicated when the parents are divorced. While joint custody arrangements are often the best scenario for children, it can be exhausting and stressful to be forced to regularly interact and communicate with a former...
The right approach to family law issues
When Texas residents have family law issues to address, their anxiety is understandable. After all, not only are they dealing with legal issues, but these issues go to the heart of their lives – their family. Whether it is a divorce case, or child custody or support...
How is property divided during a Texas divorce?
Texas is one of nine community property states that divides property according to community property rules when a couple divorces. The other way in which property is divided in the other 41 states is referred to as equitable property division. Community property...