If you are a federal employee living in Texas, it is important to understand what will happen to your pension should you get a divorce. Although no one goes into marriage thinking they will end up in divorce, the fact is that many marriages do end. If you are part of...
How to tell if joint custody is worth pursuing
Texas law generally prefers that parents share custody of their children after a divorce. However, this assumes that both parents are emotionally, physically and financially capable of doing so. Let's take a look at some variables a court will likely consider before...
5 steps for a better financial future after divorce
Are you going through a divorce? Have you come to realize that this will impact your finances in a number of ways? Are you ready to make some changes to ensure that your financial situation remains as steady as possible?There are a variety of things that you can do...
How you ask for a divorce can impact the process
Are you beginning to wonder if divorce is the best way to improve your life? Have you come to find that no matter what you do you're unable to get on the same page with your spouse?If you're convinced that divorce is the right answer to your marital problems, it's...
These co-parenting tips can change your life
Once the divorce process is in the past, you're ready to move on with your new life. Of course, if you have a child with your ex-spouse, you know that you'll still have to communicate with him or her every now and again.As you move through your divorce, it's only...
Don’t get bogged down by negativity during a divorce
A divorce is a difficult time in your life, but this doesn't mean that you have to let negativity and dread overwhelm you. Instead, you can choose to be open to remaining positive so that your new single life can start out on the right foot.Avoiding negativity isn't...
Divorce mediation isn’t always an easy process
Ending a marriage isn't as easy as saying "I'm done." You and your ex will have to go through a process to determine who is going to get which assets and what is going to happen with the children. There are a few different ways that these decisions might be made.Some...
Divorce mediation: How the process will unfold
Although mediation is not the right decision for every couple going through a divorce, it's something you should at least consider. When you give this a try, you may find that it's the best way to put your divorce in the past in a fast and efficient manner.Many people...
A property division checklist is imperative to your success
As you move forward with the divorce process, you'll come to find that there is a lot to think about with respect to property division.Since you want to get a fair shake as things progress, you need to have a clear idea of what to expect in regard to property...
Background on the collaborative law divorce process
Texas spouses may be considering the collaborative law divorce process to finalize their divorce settlements. The benefits of collaborative law are what tend to draw people to resolving their divorces in this fashion. Couples tend to settle their divorces faster, more...