For divorcing spouses in Texas, a qualified domestic relations order can help preserve retirement assets.Every divorce in Texas is unique but there are some things that many modern divorces often share. The need to sell a family home, for example, is often faced by...
Year: 2018
The basics of child support payments in Texas
When a couple with children decides to divorce, the financial implications for the children can be significant. To ensure that children have the support necessary following a dissolution of marriage, one or both parents may be required to make child support...
Texas prenuptial agreements can help prevent later disputes
Despite that fact that no one enters into a marriage expecting it to end in divorce, sadly it nonetheless is an inevitable outcome for a significant percentage of Texas marriages. For many couples, it is only after they experience the complexities of divorce that they...
Prenuptial agreements: an ounce of prevention
When people get engaged, their lives are full of promise. They are excited about their future together, and are looking forward to starting their new lives. Before that can happen, of course, they need to plan the wedding. They make decision after decision, picking...
Might collaborative law be the right approach for your Texas divorce?
People on the threshold of divorce often fear the expense, the animosity and the uncertainty of the outcome. But somehow they need to get to the other side of the process and get on with their new lives. In some cases, collaborative divorce, a newer and...
Marital liabilities and divorce in Texas: Who has to pay for the debts?
Who is responsible for the debts incurred during the marriage? The answer can vary.The property division determination of divorce is often the most contentious part of the process. This process requires couples to determine how all assets are divided. This can include...
How is child support enforced in Texas?
The Texas Child Support Division has a number of enforcement options it may use to encourage parents to make their court ordered child support payments.Raising children can be an expensive, albeit rewarding, undertaking for parents in Grapevine, and throughout Texas....
Finding the right attorney for your divorce
While no one wants to deal with the pain of going through a divorce, in some situations, it is the best decision for everyone involved. When a couple realizes that their relationship is broken, they can begin taking steps to prepare themselves for the divorce...
Effectively managing social media during the Texas divorce process
Those who are going through a divorce should be careful when using social media so that they do not hinder the emotional healing process.Many people in Texas use social media websites to stay connected with their friends and family members. According to the Pew...
Parenting plans and child custody determinations in Texas divorce cases
Dividing parenting responsibilities can be difficult enough when parents live under the same roof, and settling these issues during divorce is often even more complicated. In the context of divorce, issues relating to parents' rights and responsibilities toward their...