When a marriage ends, the court may order that one spouse pay the other spouse alimony. Called spousal maintenance in Texas, this arrangement may occur when one person has much higher wages or earning potential than his or her former partner. Learn more about how...
How does divorce affect my credit rating?
Divorce in Texas affects a lot of things from splitting finances to arranging custody agreements between parents. One overlooked area that divorce affects your life is your credit score. A contested divorce can have a major impact, but even an uncontested divorce can...
Communication tips for parents after a divorce
The decision to divorce is not an easy one. Often, emotions have been building up for months or even years, and it is easy for spouses to get stuck in the same arguments throughout the divorce process. Harsh disputes during and after divorce can be incredibly...
Divorce requires disentangling joint financial obligations
Many Texas individuals will agree that in addition to the emotional upheaval of legally ending a marriage, separating couples must also face various practical issues for which important decisions must be made. Most people know about the need to discuss topics during...
What is considered an asset during the divorce process?
Once a Texas couple has decided to begin the process of dissolving their union, they know they will likely face many challenging moments before they are legally divorced. Many people find their greatest challenge in negotiating the financial aspects of divorce. As...
Texas Children’s Bill of Rights
If you're involved in a divorce or custody case, you've likely heard the phrase "best interest of the child". Best interest refers to keeping the needs of a child front and center during a court proceeding to create and encourage the best possible outcome for that...
How is a family business divided in a divorce?
When a married couple decides to part ways, they likely know they will now face many decisions about finances, children, division of assets and potentially many other issues. Many divorcing people find this time very stressful. For most Texas divorcing couples,...
How does gray divorce affect retirement plans?
There was a time when most couples married in their 20s, and if a couple separated, typically, they were still relatively young. However, over the last few decades, the trend has changed. According to research, the rate of divorce among adults aged 50 and older has...
Does a parent have to show how they spend child support?
One aspect of divorce that will be new for many parents is either providing or receiving a child support payment. If you are paying child support, it can be a difficult adjustment. You go from being able to closely monitor how you financially take care of your...
What happens if my spouse and I can’t decide on Child Custody?
If you and your spouse are about to undergo a divorce and considering what would be the best solution for custody, you may experience some serious frustration. If you cannot come to an agreement on child custody matters, it can put a strain on everyone involved,...
