The divorce process is trying at the best of times. One of the most complex aspects can be resolving child custody disputes. Sometimes, a child may express a strong desire to live with one parent and not the other. Do children get to decide which parent they live...
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What’s the difference between marital and separate property?
The divorce process can be stressful, particularly when it comes to property division. Most couples amass a great number of items over the course of their relationship and the separation of marital property can be troublesome. Texas is a community property state, and...
What is the role of a QDRO in a Texas divorce?
When you file for divorce in Texas, you will have to learn a lot of new words and phrases. Learning about community property, for example, will help you understand what assets are subject to division in your divorce and how the courts will probably split your...
Addressing your ex’s addiction during a divorce with children
A parent with substance abuse issues can unintentionally do a lot of damage to their children. Whether you have tried to work around your spouse's addiction for years or only recently learned about it, you probably already sense the damage that their behavior could...
Could adultery impact the rulings in a Texas high-asset divorce?
Adultery remains one of the leading causes of divorce. Even those who try to work through their sense of betrayal may eventually realize that their relationship is beyond saving. If you have recently discovered that your spouse has had an affair or a one-night stand...
What are the requirements to receive spousal support in Texas?
Spousal support, which some people call alimony or maintenance, can be the most contentious part of many divorce proceedings. Spouses who need support may fight earnestly to receive that financial assistance, while spouses in a position to pay support may try...
What are restricted stock units and how can they affect your divorce settlement?
Your spouse makes a very good living. While their base salary is high, you know that much of their compensation is in stock options, bonuses and commissions. You may not have given much thought to the details of how those are calculated and paid out. However, now...
Were you assigned a parenting coordinator in your custody case? Here’s what you should know
When parents divorce, battles over the children are common. In Texas, when parents can’t seem to agree on the basics when it comes to their children’s future, the court may assign a parenting coordinator to help. A parenting coordinator is a neutral third party who...
What can you do if your ex-spouse is making child custody difficult?
Dealing with an unreasonable ex-spouse when you’re trying to put together a good child custody plan can be infuriating. You just want your children to have a stable lifestyle and to be in two loving homes, but your ex seems to do all they can to make things harder. If...
Can you get back the money spent on your spouse’s schooling when you divorce?
It can be extremely frustrating to spend years supporting someone’s goals only to find out that they want a divorce just when they graduate. You supported them thinking that the money you were spending would eventually pay off and benefit both of you once your spouse...
