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...
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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...
Child custody and your preschooler: What to consider
In an ideal world, there wouldn't be a situation whereby parents would have to sit down at a negotiation table to sort out how to best share their time with their kids. Things happen, and you may not have any other choice but to broker an agreement with your ex over...
Avoid these mistakes when divorcing over 50
While navigating a Texas divorce can be tricky at any age, the issues people over 50 might face can be more precarious. Gray divorces can involve several additional things for people to think about that younger adults do not have to consider. Avoiding common mistakes...
A successful career could also mean an upcoming divorce
You’ve worked toward the career you wanted for years, and perhaps for decades. You have put time and energy into it, and you’re proud of what you’ve done. You also assume that your success is going to make your marriage stronger. You can provide for your spouse...
How long does spousal support last in Texas?
Texas law refers to spousal support as spousal maintenance. In order to receive spousal maintenance, you need to meet the state's eligibility requirements. The court decides how much a spouse receives and for how long following the guidelines in state code. How long...
Mistakes to avoid when dividing assets in a divorce
Texas residents who undergo divorce know that it's far from easy. Apart from dealing with the emotional aspect of the divorce, dealing with dividing up all of your marital assets can be overwhelming, to say the least. It's best to do some research and understand how...
Can I move with the kids to a different state after divorce?
You’ve finally won your custody dispute. You now have full custody of your children, with your ex-spouse having visitation rights. Now you’ve decided you want to move to a different state – maybe for greater job prospects or to be closer to your family. Before you...
Understanding mortgage fraud
Mortgage fraud is a serious crime in Texas. Most instances of mortgage fraud you would likely know that you're committing, but it's always best to understand the seriousness of the crime and when you might be considered to be engaging in mortgage fraud so that you can...
