Holidays are a time for joy and celebration, but for divorced or separated parents, navigating this season can be challenging. Effective co-parenting during the holidays is important for the well-being of your children. Create a detailed schedule In 2022, the divorce...
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How does Texas calculate child support?
Child support calculations in Texas follow specific guidelines. These regulations help ensure fair and consistent financial support when parents divorce or separate. State courts consider various factors to determine the appropriate amount of child support....
How courts divide retirement accounts in a Texas divorce
Retirement accounts, such as 401(k)s, IRAs and pensions, often form part of the assets subject to property division in a divorce. However, these assets are difficult to divide because of their complex nature and possible implications. Accordingly, having a basic idea...
The impact of a parent’s remarriage on custody arrangement
Going through a divorce is undoubtedly a challenging phase in one's life. However, life goes on, and often, parents find love and decide to remarry. When a parent who has custody of their children plans to remarry, it can raise questions about how this decision will...
Understanding property division in Texas divorce
Dividing property accumulated during a marriage can be one of the most challenging aspects of divorce. In Texas, property division follows specific guidelines aimed at ensuring a fair split between the spouses. Understanding these laws when facing a divorce can help...
How can parents prepare for a custody evaluation interview?
It takes a village to raise a child, but this is especially true during a child custody fight. To fulfill the child’s best interests, the judge can appoint a child custody evaluator or parents can hire private services. A child custody evaluator's primary role is to...
What you need to know about conservatorships after your divorce
Divorce is a complex process that not only involves the dissolution of a marriage but also addressing concerns related to the children involved. One crucial aspect that often arises in divorce proceedings is conservatorship. You can make informed decisions in your...
Two new child support amendments enforcing parental obligations
Child support can be complicated and contentious, especially in cases where parents cannot agree on the amount or the payment method. That is why the laws governing child support are constantly evolving and updated to reflect families’ changing needs and...
Can you divorce your mentally incapacitated spouse?
One of your marriage’s core pillars is the commitment to be there for each other in sickness and in health. In your family situation, this vow could mean that you deliberately choose to care for your mentally incapacitated spouse. But try as you might in making things...
How to determine the value of your business in a Texas divorce
Property division becomes more challenging when you and your spouse own a business or business shares. The most logical thing to do would be to buy out your spouse so you can maintain ownership. But first, you must know how much you will pay your ex to keep the...