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...
When your Texas marriage ends, there may be hurt feelings on both sides. If the marriage ended because one of you stepped outside the marriage, things between you may prove especially ugly and acrimonious. However, if the two of you share children together, it may...
Trying to stay involved in your children’s lives when they move away with the other parent is a tough situation. However, modern technology makes it a lot easier. Parents Magazine explains you will have to do a lot more work to stay a part of your children’s lives and...
When you work your way through a Texas divorce, you want to make sure to consider all assets so that you increase the chances of receiving your fair share. For many former couples, the equity they have in their shared home is among their most valuable assets. For this...
It is healthier for everyone in your family if you can work out issues such as property division in your divorce in a non-adversarial way. There are several methods of alternative dispute resolution available to help you accomplish this. Two of the most common methods...
Many LGBTQ people who are divorcing have children. Though Texas recognizes same-sex marriages, it has not enacted specific laws that address the unique child custody issues encountered by some LGBTQ parents who are divorcing. How does the state handle custody issues...
As a member of the military or the spouse of a member of the military, a divorce can be tricky. You may move often or not live in the area in which you wish to make your home after ending your marriage. This can lead to confusion about where you should file for...
As a parent, you understand your children will likely not be happy with your Texas divorce. Little ones and teens do not respond well to change. In addition to dividing assets and dealing with everyone’s emotional rollercoaster, you must make decisions about custody...
One of the most complicated aspects of divorce is the division of marital property. If you are an entrepreneur or run a professional practice, this part of the divorce process becomes even trickier. Here is what your need to know about the key issues affecting the...
In Texas, the law divides all community property, which is property you and your spouse obtain during your marriage, evenly during a divorce. You may still have separate property, which is that you owned prior to the marriage and maintain separately. The important key...