If you are a Texas resident who is divorced from your child’s other parent, you might be wondering if you are eligible for child support payments. Whether you are the custodial parent or have joint physical custody of your child, child support eligibility depends on a...
Year: 2021
Is it time to change your custody and visitation agreement?
Custody and visitation agreements are a necessity for divorcing parents in Texas to ensure that their children are well taken care of in a way that is best for them. However, these agreements need to get modified from time to time depending on certain circumstances....
Helping your kids through their first post-divorce holiday season
The holidays can be an especially difficult time for children of divorced parents in Texas. Many memories are made while celebrating the holidays, so it's understandable that your kids will have a lot of grief during this time. Here are some ways to make this holiday...
How to protect your business interests in divorce
As a Texas business owner, you've spent countless hours and resources building your company into what it is today. You wouldn't want to risk losing it all in the aftermath of a divorce. Although it may seem difficult, there are many things you can do to protect your...
The process of a collaborative divorce
When spouses divorce in Texas, they have to decide how to split up all their assets and time with their children. Couples who can't agree on property and custody typically bring in their own attorneys to help with the divorce. Many couples agree on some issues but may...
What are the rules regarding legal separation in Texas?
Legal separation is an option for Texas couples who are either preparing for divorce or aren't ready to divorce quite yet. Legal separation takes all the steps to separate you from your spouse without finalizing the divorce process. What does a legal separation...
Can your ex-spouse take your Social Security benefits?
Gray divorce, which is becoming increasingly common in Texas, is a divorce between older couples whose marriages have typically lasted many years. It's fair to wonder whether your former spouse might be able to take your Social Security benefits after your divorce....
Steps to take before a divorce
Married couples if Texas may find that they can’t always make things work. If there are problems within the relationship that cannot be worked out, divorce might be the best thing for everyone. Before you go through the process, there are certain important steps you...
Your asset strategy in a divorce
Preparation is your best shot at protecting your assets in a divorce; thinking of your belongings only after a spouse wants to split them could lead to a heated court battle. In Texas, the protection your assets have during a divorce can be set up through prior...
What makes gray divorces especially challenging
Due to their older age, the participants in a gray divorce tend to have higher net worth and more assets than a younger couple would. That means questions about dividing financial and other assets as well as alimony are more complex and involve more money. In...