Before two people decide to walk down the raise, they should understand each other's financial views. After all, according to reporting from CNBC, financial disagreements are a commonly cited reason for divorce. This is especially true when one spouse is not honest...
Year: 2022
When is uncontested divorce a bad idea?
Divorce, by its very nature, is not an ideal situation. However, not all divorce is the same, and some methods are preferable to others. If you could wave your hand and control how a marriage ends, most people would choose an uncontested divorce. Unfortunately, there...
Standing up for your custody rights as a father
The end of marriage can present many hardships, especially if you have kids. On top of financial worries, court-related stress and your property, you could have serious concerns about child custody or visitation. As a father, it is essential to make sure that you...
How do assets factor into divorce?
When going through the divorce process, some things tend to spark arguments more than others. This typically includes matters like child custody or visitation rights and alimony payments. In general, assets make up a huge number of arguments during and even before the...
Does wealth change divorce amiability?
When going through divorce, many couples are reluctant to approach asset division. After all, this is one of the more historically contentious aspects of a split. Some people believe that couples with more assets will have a lower rate of amiability. But how does this...
How to amicably reach a custody agreement
Ending a marriage becomes more complicated when you have children. If you become one of the 2.1 out of 1,000 marriages that end in divorce in Texas, according to the CDC, your focus needs to stay on your children. While divorce comes with tension, you have solid...
Are you eligible for your ex’s Social Security, post-divorce?
When your Texas marriage ends, you may find that your financial future looks quite a bit different than it did during your marriage. If you sacrificed your own professional career for that of your partner, you may feel especially fearful about having enough to get by...
Ways a high-conflict divorce affects kids
Divorce is a major life event that is stressful for all parties, including any children involved in the situation. A high-conflict divorce, or one in which the spouses greatly contest factors such as assets and child custody, is especially taxing on the minor-aged...
What are the steps to the contested divorce process in Texas?
If you and your spouse are facing a less-than-amicable parting of ways, you may wonder what to expect in terms of a contested divorce. You should prepare for a process involving several steps before you can put the divorce behind you. Filing the petition First, you...
How Long Does Divorce Take in Texas?
Going through a divorce can be a challenging time. However, knowing what to expect throughout the process can make the journey ahead easier. For this reason, many people who have parted ways with their spouses want to know how long a divorce takes in Texas. Although...