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...
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Can you serve your spouse with divorce papers?
If you have decided to divorce your husband or wife, you might think the end of your marriage is a personal matter between the two of you. Still, just like you had to obtain a marriage license and register your marriage with the state, you must go through a legal...
Why and how to establish paternity
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...
How can you cope with divorce?
Even when it is in the best interest of you and your loved ones, divorce causes many emotional effects. Accordingly, you may find yourself struggling with negative emotions after the process is complete. Keep in mind that feeling sad or angry after a divorce is...
How should you split expenses with a co-parent?
A co-parenting plan will contain important information regarding your children and their financial needs. However, surprise expenses will crop up from time to time, which may leave you and your former spouse at odds. When it comes to divorce, splitting expenses with a...
3 ways to deal with a difficult co-parent
Dealing with a problematic parent during a child custody dispute can be a challenging and emotionally taxing experience. However, it is possible to navigate the situation in a way that is best for your child and your well-being. Texas Family Code mandates that parents...
3 common causes of gray divorce
Divorce is one of the most difficult events for people to endure, but what happens when you are over 50 and find your marriage ending? Gray divorce, according to Annuity.org, is on the increase, with divorce among older couples having doubled over the past two...
Minimizing conflict amid divorce for your child’s benefit
Emotions often run high amid a Texas divorce. Yet, if you and your ex make an effort to minimize the level of conflict that exists between you, your children may be better off because of it. Studies show that when a high degree of conflict exists between parents, the...
When do a child’s preferences matter in a Texas custody case?
When you and your child’s other parent end your relationship in Texas and both wish to remain an active part of your child’s life, you need to figure out how you plan to do so moving forward. If you and your ex are unable to agree to custody terms on your own accord,...
Social Security benefits and child support obligations
If you recently started receiving Social Security benefits or you expect to secure these benefits soon, it is important to understand how they can affect the child support you have to pay. When it comes to child support, every parent is in a unique position with...