If you have decided to end your marriage, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may squabble about property division or spousal support. Because having two involved parents is good for kids, though, you may have already decided to share custody of your children. The first...
Looking for an alternative to litigation for your divorce?
A traditional divorce in court can turn into an ordeal given the possibility of contentious legal wrangling. Entering into more peaceful and fruitful negotiations outside of court is worth considering. Mediation is one option that provides benefits you will not find...
3 tips for crafting a child custody arrangement
Going through a divorce impacts the lives of everyone in the family to some degree. The divorcing couple must negotiate everything from property division to financial support. If you and your former partner have children, then coming up with a child custody...
Eligibility for spousal support in a Texas divorce
In the past, it was not at all uncommon for an ex-wife to receive spousal support, commonly referred to as alimony. This was mainly because it was common for women to stay home while their husbands earned a living for the family. With many more women in the workforce...
When can you modify child support in Texas?
When the court finalizes a divorce decree, it puts forth orders that both parents must follow. However, there are times when one party or the other may need to make changes to better fit their current needs, as well as the best interests of any children involved. In...
3 options for addressing a vacation home during divorce
Whether you have a cabin in the Texas Hill Country, a house on Possum Kingdom Lake or a getaway somewhere else, you may wonder what happens to the property during your divorce. If your vacation home is part of the marital estate, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may...
What is the difference between community and separate property?
A challenging part of the divorce process is dividing the property. Who gets what and how much? Determining the difference between property types is a key issue. What exactly is the difference between community and separate property in a divorce? Community property...
