When going through divorce, couples often argue about assets. This is especially true in childless couples who do not have to worry about matters of custody or visitation first. In what ways do assets impact the divorce process itself? Is having more assets actually a...
To establish paternity is to acknowledge a legal relationship between a father and his children. In some cases, the law presumes paternity, but where it does not, either the mother or the father can take the necessary legal steps to establish it. In movies and...
Even in ideal marriages, it is not uncommon for parents not to see eye-to-eye about all child-rearing matters. After all, according to Psychology Today, there are four distinct parenting styles. If you and your spouse rarely agree on how to parent your kids, your...
Divorce in Texas includes dividing a couple’s marital debts and assets. As noted by Realtor.com, if an individual wishes to take ownership of a shared home after a divorce, it generally requires a new mortgage. The division of assets during a divorce may, however,...
While you will face lots of tough situations when going through a divorce, none are as challenging as those involving your children. Co-parenting with your ex will come with lots of ups and downs, and you must handle these conflicts reasonably to protect yourself and...
When a court issues a child support order, it assumes that at some point in the future circumstances will change and it will need to alter the order. However, until the court makes an official ruling, your child support order will not change. The Attorney General of...
As a stay-at-home parent, you dedicate your time to your family, providing essential support for your working spouse in many ways. Leaving your career to focus on your children can present unique challenges if you decide to get a divorce. Understanding your options...
Most parents want the best for their children; however, their feelings about their children’s other parents sometimes get in the way. In some cases, people may even go so far as to try to adversely affect their child’s relationship with his or her other parent....
If you decide to divorce in Texas and cannot reach an agreement with your former spouse, the court determines custody, support payments, property division and debt payment. In Texas, divorce proceedings take about 60 days. Learn more about ending your marriage in the...
If you owe child support, you need to familiarize yourself with a number of issues. For example, you need to review the potential consequences associated with falling behind on payments and you need to do whatever you can to ensure that you stay current. Aside from...
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