Throughout people’s lives in Texas things change. People may have different jobs, lose jobs, buy homes, get married and have children, get divorced be injured or develop a disease that has major effects on their lives. All of these major life events in addition to the...
It’s part of life that families sometimes have to move. Whether it is for a better job opportunity or a family situation, those in the greater Houston area have a reasonable chance of having to move to another state or to another part of Texas at least once in their...
Dividing property at the end of a marriage can have long-term financial consequences. A couple’s home is typically their greatest asset but can become an unbearable financial burden for the spouse who keeps it after divorce. There are several strategies to deal with...
If you are going through a divorce, figuring out child custody arrangements with your ex may be at the top of your priority list. There are generally two types of custody: physical custody and legal custody. When a parent has sole physical custody of a child, the...
It is not so unusual these days to know someone who has divorced, or to go through a divorce yourself. For those in Texas who divorced in 2019 and have yet to file their taxes, there are changes that they should pay attention to, specifically regarding alimony. Prior...
Substance abuse is an ongoing problem in our society. Although addiction can have serious ramifications for those who are crushed by its grip, it can also have a ripple effect, causing damage to those who are closest to a substance abuser. Sadly, this includes...
People in Texas who are going through a divorce must decide whether to settle or to go to trial. In most cases, the parties may be able to save time and effort by settling, but there are circumstances under which settlement is not a possibility. If it is clear to the...
Despite the stereotype that women are more interested in marriage than men, studies show that they are more likely to seek a divorce. In 2015, research from the American Sociological Association found that in more than two-thirds of divorces, women were the...
A divorce can cause a lot of pain. Having children makes things even more complicated, especially since parents have to help the child process their pain and still make good parenting decisions. Texas co-parents may be interested in learning some strategies to help...
Many people instinctively throw away an old calendar. Out with the old and in with the new. However, there is good reason for Texas residents to hold onto an old calendar if they are going to be filing for divorce or custody of their children.When a person is going...