Child custody issues are always difficult to deal with. Now that you and your spouse are planning to divorce, you are going to have to face some very tough issues. You will have to deal with visitation schedules, holidays, birthdays, special events and child support....
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Pets are beginning to gain new status in divorce cases
As courts here in Texas and across the country see more and more couples wanting to arrange to share "custody" of their pets after their marriages end, some states are beginning to respond. One state already changed its law regarding treating pets as property in a...
In a divorce, there are no innocent social media posts
It does not matter how high you set your security on social media sites like Facebook. A way can often be found to find out what you post, especially in a divorce. Emotions often run high during this time, and Texas residents might use social media as an outlet for...
Parenting after a particularly contentious divorce
Texas parents are constantly bombarded with the fact that they should be sharing the parenting responsibilities after the end of their marriages. The problem is that not all couples who get a divorce are ready to sit down at the holiday table with their exes. In many...
The fate of no-fault divorce hangs in the balance in Texas
At no other time in this country's history has ending a marriage been easier. A person wanting a divorce no longer has to establish "grounds" before it is granted. However, the Texas legislature now wants to end, or at least limit, no-fault divorce.In 2015, a panel of...
Protecting your child: The International Hague Convention
As a parent of a child who has two parents from different countries, you know that your divorce has more custody concerns than others. You may worry that your spouse will take your child to his or her country and fail to bring your little one home. You could worry...
Income is not the only financial change after a divorce
When a marriage ends, numerous financial changes are inevitable. After a divorce, each spouse's income needs to stretch further and each of them often has fewer assets. Most people consider these issues when negotiating a settlement or preparing for court. Texas...
Is co-parenting after a Texas divorce preferable?
A recent study says that sharing the parenting responsibilities as close to equal is preferable. These days, parents here in Texas and elsewhere who are in the process of a divorce often prefer to try to work out a joint custody arrangement that allows each parent as...
Experts say divorce inquiries increase around Valentine’s
Chocolates, flowers and romantic candlelit meals are not the only things that people think about on Valentine's Day. In fact, according to experts, some think about divorce. Texas residents may be surprised to learn that some experts see an increase of 26 percent for...
Has the divorce rate decreased due to Obamacare?
When Texas couples decide to end their marriages, there are many possibilities for how the process will go. While one divorce may be clear-cut, another might have the potential to bring hidden emotional issues to the surface. Those difficulties may multiply if...