If you have a court order to pay child support, you can have your employer withhold it from your paycheck. This allows you to make regular payments. The Attorney General of Texas explains that most people pay their child support through wage withholding. In fact,...
Houston Family Law Blog
Who pays joint debt after a divorce?
From credit cards to automobile loans and more, divorcing couples must figure out how to deal with their shared debt when they part ways. The decisions about these debts generally becomes part of the larger property division settlement negotiations. Once a couple...
Relocating with the kids after a divorce
Following a divorce case in Texas, those party to it may eventually encounter the opportunity to relocate to a new area. Actually following up on those opportunities can be complex when one shares custody of their children with an ex-spouse. One who wants to relocate...
Cashing out your interest in a 401(k) in a divorce
The conclusion of your divorce proceedings in Texas no doubt inspires a certain sense of relief within you (as it no doubt signals an end to the stress that inevitably accompanies the dissolution of a marriage). However, you might also feel a certain sense of...
Drafting a holiday parenting schedule
As a divorced parent, your parenting plan probably calls for alternating holidays. However, it may not address the days surrounding each holiday. In many Houston area school districts, students can get a full week off for Thanksgiving. Winter break may last up to two...
Intellectual property values and the marital estate
Divorce brings to mind splitting assets like the car or the house, but what happens when some of the marital property is intangible? Property like blueprints, logos and even slogans can all carry some intrinsic value. In the case of a couple involved in a business...
Managing stress during divorce through proper self-care
Because divorce is so complex in how it affects people's lives, many individuals struggle with managing stress during such a challenging time. Declining mental health and widespread emotional instability may hinder the efforts of divorcees in overcoming the challenges...
What happens if your spouse tries to hide assets?
Texas couples who decide to divorce already have a lot on your plates. But when you start dealing with property division, the situation can get even trickier. Tensions and tempers run high, and sometimes, a spouse may try to hide assets from you. But if your spouse...
4 things divorcing parents should include in a custody agreement
Parenting post-divorce can present many challenges, both logistically and emotionally speaking. While there will be days when two parties cannot agree on how to handle those difficulties, they can overcome most with the help of a solid, well-thought-out parenting...
Protecting retirement assets when getting a divorce in Texas
A Texas divorce can be a costly endeavor in myriad ways. Not only is a financial challenge, but it can be emotionally taxing. For people who are inching closer to retirement at the time of the divorce, the division of assets will be a primary concern. From the...
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