The end of a marriage may make many Texas residents feel as though they have lost control of their lives. If they end up in court, that feeling may continue since a judge will be the one making decisions for them. It is possible to maintain control in a divorce...
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Society doesn’t view divorce the way it used to
Beginning in the 1950's, and for several decades thereafter, television shows gave Americans a view of family life that encouraged them to stay together regardless of how bad the marital relationship was. A divorce was viewed as a failure on the part of the married...
Facing a contested divorce in Texas? Here’s what to expect
When it comes to ending a marriage, most Texas residents are encouraged to do so amicably through mediation or some other alternative to going to court. However, for some couples, that simply is not possible. Instead, they face a contested divorce, and understanding...
Don’t ignore these important co-parenting tips
Putting your divorce in the past will feel like the weight of the world has been lifted from your shoulders.While this is no longer a concern, if you have a child with your ex-spouse you will still need to communicate with this person from time to time. At this point,...
Dividing assets in a Texas high net worth divorce
During your marriage, you and your spouse may have acted as partners. You accumulated wealth, purchased assets and may even have a significant investment portfolio and retirement account. Now that you face a high net worth divorce, you may be wondering how the process...
Don’t just split your retirement accounts in a divorce
Other than the marital home, the largest assets that many Texas couples have are their retirement accounts. After spending years of accumulating funds in employment-related retirement accounts such as 401Ks, the prospect of having to divide them in a divorce may not...
Divorce: Some parents have to fight to see their children
Many Texas parents may understand what actor Jesse Williams ("Grey's Anatomy") is going through. He and his wife are in the midst of a divorce, and it recently came to light that his estranged wife may not be playing nice when it comes to him seeing their children....
Designing a parenting plan that will work after the divorce
Most Texas couples want to do the best for their children. When it comes to divorce, this can be a challenge since no matter what parents do, there will be changes to which the children will need to adjust. Designing a parenting plan that works for the whole family...
Property division in divorce, Texas style
Divorce is rarely simple, but, like many things, it is a little more complicated in Texas. Unlike most states, Texas uses community property guidelines to govern how couples divide assets and debts in divorce. However, unlike most other states that use community...
Doing the best for the kids despite a Texas divorce
Unfortunately, some Texas parents end up in a custody battle worthy of Hollywood. They are unable to move past the emotional fallout of a divorce and seek to "punish" the other parent by denying him or her access to the children. This could ultimately cause the...