After your marriage goes sour, you may be anxious to move forward. Divorce is never easy. When bringing a new relationship into the mix, things can get even more complicated. If the ink is not quite dry on your divorce papers, ask yourself a few questions before you...
If you are divorcing your spouse, you already may realize you must come up with a way to divide your marital assets. While there are exceptions, marital assets are generally the items you acquired during your marriage. According to Texas law, you and your soon-to-be...
Under Texas' divorce law, the family house generally is part of the community property if the couple bought it during the marriage. Thus, the house (or its cash value) is subject to division. But a house is much more than a piece of real estate and an asset on a...
As a divorcing parent trying to figure out how to make things work, you have likely heard of the option of nesting before. Bird nesting has many benefits and offers a reasonable housing solution to many families out there, but does it suit everyone? Unfortunately,...
While most people are honest when it comes to property division in divorce, there are some people who try to hide assets or lie about their property holdings. When this happens, it is damaging to the other party. If you discover your spouse committed fraud on your...
The process of getting a divorce can be confusing and complex, especially when one or both spouses are active-duty military personnel, reservists or members of the National Guard. Therefore, federal law and the state of Texas have specific processes, procedures and...
Whether you are approaching the end of your marriage or you have already finished the divorce process, it is important to take a close look at child support if you have to pay support as a non-custodial parent. Many parents have support automatically withheld by their...
For some divorcing couples, reaching an agreement on key issues is tricky. If the conflict is exceptionally high, crafting a co-parenting plan may prove a roadblock to resolving your final divorce plan. When tensions run high, a parallel parenting plan may become a...
If you received an inheritance after you married, you may worry that you could lose it in a divorce. In many situations, it is not community property, and it belongs to you outright. However, the court may have the final say if it becomes a point of contention during...
According to ChildWelfare.gov, courts use the best interests of the child when making decisions about custody. That means the ultimate custody arrangement best supports the child's overall health and well-being. While specific laws vary from court to court, there are...
