Sometimes in a divorce, the court feels that your children require extra support. The court may appoint a conservator that is not you or the other parent. When your child has a conservatorship, the Texas Constitution and Statutes explain that it gives the conservator...
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What are the most important things to know about property division?
Property division in a divorce in Texas occurs using the concept of community property, which is different from most other states. It can make for some complex situations as you try to divide your assets. According to the Texas Constitution and Statutes, the court...
Make it through your divorce with these coping ideas
When you walked down the aisle on your wedding day, you did not picture yourself eventually ending your marriage. But divorce is something that happens to many couples, even those married for many years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that in...
What happens when child support goes unpaid?
When you and your ex-spouse first divorced, you had no problem meeting the child support requirement in your divorce settlement. Recently, your circumstances changed, and now you cannot keep up with your obligation. The Law Dictionary explains various consequences of...
Tips to help dads obtain custody
Although Texas fathers play a critical role in the happiness and health of their children, obtaining custody can be a challenge. If you and your child’s mother have split and were not married, establishing paternity is essential for defending your rights as a dad....
Can social media hurt your divorce?
Many couples live their lives online. From social networking sites and blogs to professional networks and digital storefronts, in recent years people have become accustomed to spending a significant amount of time perusing the online world. When divorce becomes a...
Can divorce cause physical illness?
You probably are aware of the mental toll that divorce can take on you. It is a stressful situation full of emotions. However, WebMD explains that divorce can also harm your physical health. It is likely due to the effects of stress. More at risk You are more at risk...
Why should you avoid dating during your divorce?
It took a lot of contemplation and consideration, but you feel the only way to experience true happiness is to divorce your spouse. Should you consider seeing other people while you complete the divorce process? Divorce Magazine explains why you should think about...
Preserving ownership of a business during a divorce
Without proper planning, a Texas divorce may end with two spouses dividing all of their assets in half, which includes stocks or ownership interests in a company. A business started during a marriage generally becomes community property unless a written and signed...
Removing yourself from joint accounts after divorce
Divorce can be an exciting, confusing, emotionally turbulent time in your life. From determining child support and child custody to dividing assets and debt responsibility, you will face numerous challenges while separating one household into two futures. There are...
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