When it comes to dividing property in a divorce, it may be a headache getting through all the possessions in a marriage. From deciding what to do with the house to figuring out who gets the couch, there is a lot to divide in a divorce. But how do divorcing spouses...
Does timing matter when you tell your child about divorce?
No parent wants to do anything intentionally that could harm their child. But unfortunately, you must sometimes make decisions that lead to this, anyway. When you are going through a divorce, you will face this scenario when the time comes to tell your child about it....
What divorcing couples in Texas should know about spousal support
Divorcing couples may enter into a mutual agreement in which one person pays the other to help with living expenses. Texas courts refer to this type of support as “contractual alimony.” If divorcing couples cannot reach a mutual agreement about support, one person may...
3 tips to help make co-parenting easier
Most parents who are facing divorce want to make it as easy on the children as possible. Unless abuse is a factor, it is generally better to have both parents involved in the children's lives. Co-parenting may seem daunting, however, especially in the beginning. There...
Who gets to keep the pet?
In millions of households across the United States and Texas, humans consider pets part of the family. However, it is important to realize that in Texas law, the courts will treat a pet as property, rather than the way the courts would approach child custody. The...
How does gray divorce affect your health?
When you build a life with someone over years or decades, separating can be the best but hardest decision. When you divorce later in life, it can be more difficult than for younger people. According to U.S. News, divorce is one of the highest stressors that you and...
When can you apply for child custody modification?
Going through a divorce involves many difficult matters, including who is going to have custody of the children. Whether the judge presiding over the case determines custody of the children or you and your spouse agree on a parenting plan through mediation, it is...
Establishing parentage in Texas
Establishing parentage in Texas is an essential step in protecting your parental rights. Traditionally, state law names this process “paternity,” but same-sex couples may also seek to establish parentage under the law. Reasons to establish parentage Not only does...
Can I move with my child after divorce?
In child custody orders, courts and parents do their best to attempt to plan for whatever future events might arise. However, sometimes circumstances change beyond what the parties anticipated. A move is an example of this type of change. The primary custodial parent...
Special expenses a judge may add to child support
While some costs are common to all children, your child may have some unique expenses that could make it difficult for you to keep up if the judge only awards you the standard amount of child support. Lawmakers anticipated this would be true in some situations, so...
