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...
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...
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...
One of the most highly contested areas in a divorce is property division. When you and your spouse cannot see eye to eye on who gets to keep a certain asset, the Texas family courts will divide all your community property for you. The court will determine a just and...
Hormones play a big part in the mood and behavioral changes of teenagers. Not only does it make them prone to irritability and mood swings, but it also makes them crave independence from their parents. If you are co-parenting a teen after divorce, then you know how...
Co-parenting can be challenging under the best of circumstances. But distance separating parents after a divorce can present additional hurdles. Imagine the daily battle of coordinating visitation schedules. Not to mention the disruptions brought by travel constraints...
Divorce can be a physically, emotionally and financially taxing process, so it is no wonder that people usually want to get it over with as soon as possible. However, it is also a complex procedure, and its outcomes can critically impact your life and your children....
After endlessly trying to resolve your disputes, you must face the facts. You and your ex do not get along. Divorce is your only option, yet you cannot even agree to disagree. It makes it even more challenging to reach a settlement. A contested divorce is when the...