Whether you negotiated a child custody arrangement or litigated the matter in court and had a judge rule on the matter, the expectation is that you and the other parent will abide by the existing custody and visitation order. After all, the court has already deemed...
Month: June 2025
No-fault divorce: Does it matter why the marriage ended?
Couples in the Galveston and Houston areas divorce for many reasons, and it is difficult to pin down exactly what went wrong with a couple’s relationship. However, one study of the effectiveness of a premarital education program identified some common themes that...
Tips for smooth custody exchanges
Exchanges may seem like a minor piece of an overall custody agreement, but many unpleasant or downright harmful experiences for your children can occur at custody exchanges. Although you might not want to see your co-parent in person, the unfortunate reality is that...
Can we refinance during the divorce to lessen our bills?
Texas follows community-property rules, so both spouses usually share liability for debts acquired during marriage. Refinancing can transfer that liability to the spouse who will keep the house or car, trim monthly payments or unlock equity for a buyout. Lenders do...