Divorce

Spousal support, otherwise known as alimony, is money paid by either spouse to the other following a divorce. Its purpose is to support a financially dependent spouse after separation who either did not work during the marriage or earns far less than the other. Family...

Split custody refers to when you split up your children on the custody schedule. An example might include if you have your daughter three days a week from Monday through Wednesday, both children on Thursday, and then your son on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With this...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...