Divorced couples with children in Texas must decide on custody that works for them. If they can’t agree, the matter goes through the court. It’s important to understand the state’s child custody laws. What is the state’s policy on child custody? Child custody in Texas...
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Making the holidays easier for kids post-divorce
Divorce is hard for the children of Texas parents. During the holidays, painful emotions that may have been suppressed all year can come up to the surface. Holidays bring up a lot of old memories, so this time can be especially difficult for children. Plan ahead and...
Your influence and money in a divorce
Your divorce in Texas might be difficult, but how you handle your personal finances should be a priority. Divorcing spouses often overlook how their daily finances will change during and after a split, but small miscalculations could disrupt their financial stability...
Documents that can be important in a divorce case
The state of Texas is a community state, which means that you are likely entitled to half of your marital estate. However, you will need documentation to prove that an asset is part of such an estate. In most cases, you'll use tax returns, bank statements and other...
How are retirement benefits decided during a gray divorce?
A gray divorce refers to situations where the marriage between people over the age of 50 dissolves. Divorce at any age brings financial complications for the separating partners. However, someone near or past retirement age might have additional serious concerns,...
All about spousal support
As estranged couples in Texas begin to negotiate their divorce, the topic of spousal support might come up. While not all divorce cases will warrant financial support from one spouse to the other, there are specific conditions that might lead a court to grant spousal...
Renegotiating your parenting plan
As some Texas parents who have ended their marriage will discover, the parenting plan they agreed to initially will not always continue to fully serve the needs of the family. When this happens, they will need to sit down once again and renegotiate the various issues...
Finding hidden assets in a high-net-worth divorce
If you are preparing to begin negotiations during a high-net-worth divorce in Texas, you will need to identify all your assets. If you do not trust your spouse, you might be worried that they are keeping hidden assets from you. You will need to find them to negotiate...
Is nesting an option for divorcing parents?
Divorce brings dramatic and unsettling changes to people's lives. The persons involved are not only the divorcing spouses but also any children in the family. Parents may understand that divorce is challenging and stressful for their children, so they may be willing...
The potential impact of the child tax credit on custody
Parents in Texas who have separated and who are negotiating custody might need to discuss how the child tax credit and its advanced payments might impact how they split custody. Parents who are already splitting custody might also be concerned. Information on record...