When you go through a divorce and share children with your ex, you’ll eventually have a child custody order in place that governs what happens with the children. This is set based on the circumstances that are present at the time of the split. As time progresses, it...
Being married to a narcissist is a rough journey. You’ll learn how to work around their emotional outbursts and dramatic antics. For some, ending the marriage seems like a welcome event. Those individuals might quickly realize that divorcing doesn’t mean that they...
The older you are when your marriage ends, the higher the chances are that you have had time to amass wealth. Because the stakes are often higher when you part ways later in life, it is important that you take steps to protect your financial interests in a gray...
When preparing for a high-asset divorce, one of your biggest concerns will be how you split your assets. When you choose to do so can make a huge difference. The value of your marital assets is not static. If developers announce a new school or prestigious mall close...
You’ve talked to your spouse about divorce and you’re on the same page. Now, it’s time to turn your attention to the process itself. The more organized you are up front, the easier it is to make decisions that will benefit you in the long run. While some steps are...
Texas is a unique state in many ways -- and that includes the way that the laws address child custody. While mothers and fathers are generally given an equal shake when it comes to custody, there are a few things you should know going in to the process. The difference...
Divorce can easily turn in to a contentious battle between spouses, but it doesn't have to be an all-out fight. Especially if you have children or if you prioritize keeping your costs low, removing some of the contention and acrimony from your divorce proceedings can...
If you’re a newly separated or divorced parent, you may be contemplating the upcoming holidays with even more than the usual amount of stress. This will likely be the first year that you’ll be away from your children for all or part of Thanksgiving, Christmas, the...
Texas is a community property jurisdiction for divorce purposes. This means everything you and your spouse own is likely marital property you must divide during your divorce. If you cannot reach an acceptable agreement, a judge may weigh certain factors to decide how...
As the spouse of someone in the armed forces, you have health care for you and your children. Yet, many military marriages do not work out. The effects of one person being away for extended periods can be too much. If you are considering divorcing a military spouse,...
