Divorce rates tend to spike at certain times. Some reports point to an initial spike early in the year, such as in January and moving into the spring, and then another spike in the late summer months. These divorces could take place prior to the start of a new school...
When your co-parent violates a custody order, it can leave you feeling frustrated and unsure of what to do next. The good news is that there are steps you can take to help you protect your parenting rights. Document every violation Keeping detailed records can make it...
Money matters don’t stay in the background for long in divorce. You may walk in focused purely on custody schedules or who keeps the dog. However, sooner or later the conversation turns to numbers -- from what you own to what you owe as a couple and what’s actually...
Summer vacation is supposed to be fun, but for many co-parents, it also inspires a familiar disagreement: screen time. When school is out and routines become more flexible, children often spend more time on tablets, phones, gaming systems and streaming services. It...
Communicating with an ex probably isn’t something that you’re looking forward to, but if you share children with your ex, communication is a priority. Finding ways to keep these conversations productive and calm can be challenging. When you’re speaking to your ex,...
401(k) accounts offer numerous benefits to professionals. They can set aside pre-tax income for use during their golden years. Their employers may match their contributions. The funds in a 401(k) have protection even when individuals face lawsuits or file for...
When going through a divorce, your salary is just one piece of a much larger financial picture. This is why Texas courts often look beyond your paycheck when setting a spousal maintenance order. Hence, knowing what counts as income gives you a clearer view of the...
With the cost of just about everything connected with travel going up, many families are rethinking their summer vacation plans. Some divorced co-parents who would normally take separate vacations with their children might be considering taking one shared family...
Some people who divorce after they become “empty nesters” and are heading toward retirement use this as an opportunity to downsize into a smaller home, like a condo, townhome or even a residence in a retirement community. The proceeds from the sale of a single-family...
As life evolves, a child support order that once seemed fair may no longer fit the current needs or financial status of the family. If you are considering requesting a child support modification, on what grounds can it be granted? Legal grounds for support adjustments...
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