Sometimes referred to as alimony or just as maintenance, spousal maintenance is payments legally required from one ex-spouse to another as part of a divorce. Like all states, Texas has unique laws regarding spousal maintenance. Divorce cases involve unique...
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What happens to my house in a divorce?
Divorce can keep your wheels spinning with wonder about things you have never had to think about, like what will happen to your North Texas house when you and your partner separate for good. A house is more than just four walls and a roof. It is a personal space in...
How can you have a good divorce?
Not all marriages are perfect. However, when Texas couples have realized that they want to end their marriage, they can work on having a good divorce. While this might sound odd, it’s possible to achieve using certain tips. Keep your children in mind You might want to...
How can a deferred sale benefit you?
Going through a divorce in Texas will normally involve splitting up your assets. The courts generally try to be sure that divorce settlements are fair to both parties. One way to make this easier could be to suggest a deferred sale in order to split the proceeds from...
Your calendar can be helpful in your divorce
When you are going through a divorce in Texas, you will be required to share a wealth of information about your married life as you work out child custody and financial support situations. With everything else that you will need to focus on, it might be easy to...
What a divorce means for your business
Divorce is more common than ever, with about half of all marriages ending this way. The dissolution of your marriage may cause significant disruption to your Texas business, but it's possible to find an option that minimizes the damage. A business as marital property...
What documents should you bring to your divorce attorney?
Going through a divorce is rough on any Texas resident. Once you are scheduled to meet with your divorce attorney, it’s important to bring certain documents. Proof of income Documents that show proof of your income must be presented at the meeting. It’s important to...
Mistakes to avoid during a grey divorce
While divorce rates in the US are declining, people over the age of 50 are divorcing at double the rate they were in 1990. As some married couples age, the factors that keep them together, such as children, hobbies/interests, and financial reliance, are significantly...
Challenges you may face in divorce
If you've recently decided to get a divorce, you may find that you'll have to make some significant changes to your daily life. Divorce also brings about financial changes that you and your family will have to get accustomed to. If you're a Texas resident, here are...
How to successfully co-parent after divorce in Texas
Divorce can be hard on Texas kids, but it doesn’t have to be. It’s been proven that with a little bit of work and communication, parents can implement a successful co-parenting plan after divorce. How to set the foundation for successful co-parenting After a divorce,...