Texas families come in all shapes and sizes, and so have the blended families resulting from remarriages. Blended families have their own set of issues to deal with and resolve and one of these is how to plan for the financial health of the whole family when these two...
Month: June 2017
Fathers still often not awarded primary custody
Although there have been major advances in gender equality, men in Texas and elsewhere are still not generally being awarded physical custody of their children following a divorce. In fact, the mothers are being awarded physical custody approximately 80 percent of the...
Alimony: Several things you need to know
At some point, you may realize that your marriage is no longer working. In this case, it's only natural to look into divorce.As the divorce process moves forward, you may need to answer questions related to child custody, child support, property division and alimony....
Making a child support agreement outside of court
Texas parents who are ending their marriage and who have one or more minor children might want to consider negotiating a child support agreement instead of going to court to have a judge make the determination. They may do this in informal negotiations by themselves....
Nesting as a form of physical custody
When going through a divorce, it is especially important for Texas parents to be mindful of how ending their marriage can impact their children. While changes will occur, there are many ways parents can make the process easier. One option they could consider is a...
Coping strategies for children to deal with divorce
Good communication can be an important tool for Texas parents who want to help their children adjust to a divorce. Parents should try to talk to children about the divorce early on because children will notice signs such as parents sleeping in separate bedrooms or one...