The holiday season following a divorce can be rough. While it comes with joyous festivities, it can also be a brutal reminder of how much the family dynamics have changed. As much as it is a special time centered on the value of a complete family, it can also amplify...
Divorce can be complex and emotional, often involving a series of tough decisions, including handling marital assets. Properties, such as the family home, can be easy to divide but also have complications. Real estate usually has a shared mortgage that can come with...
Divorce does not stop the bills from piling up. In fact, contentious circumstances are bound to exacerbate financial burdens. However, soon-to-be ex-couples must still face their current or outstanding financial obligations amid the challenges of processing their...
Doctors, dentists, lawyers and others who own all or part of a professional practice and make their living thereby will have a lot of extra details to think about if they split from their spouses. A big question will be what will happen to their professional practice...
No one plans for divorce, but everyone must prepare for the aftermath. A parenting plan can insulate families from falling into total chaos post-divorce. It is a legally binding agreement that typically outlines custody arrangements, visitation schedules,...
Unlike many other states, Texas does not have a formal process for legal separation as an alternative to ending one’s marriage. In other words, if a resident of the greater Galveston and Houston area wants to live apart from their spouse and protect their legal...
After filing the divorce petition, the case can undergo mediation under specific circumstances. If the parties agree to do so in writing, they can mediate various divorce and child custody issues. The court can also order the divorcing couple to go through mediation,...
Divorce is a synthesis of factors, making it difficult to pinpoint what caused it. So, you try to reassure yourself that you still made the final choice of your own accord. However, a Social Science Research Network (SSRN) study shows that having a divorced friend...
Having children can be rewarding but raising them may also be costly. While custodial parents may rely on child support, it may only cover the most basic needs. Monthly child support payments may not be enough to cover other expenditures like hospitalization,...
Joint managing conservatorship is usually the default arrangement the court awards parents in Texas. Conservatorship is synonymous with child custody. Joint managing conservatorship is like joint legal custody, where you and the other parent share legal rights to make...