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Can Divorce Orders Be Modified in Texas?
If you’ve been through a divorce, you know how much work and effort goes into creating the Final Decree of Divorce. From the moment the Petition for Divorce is filed until the final moment where you go before the judge to finalize your divorce, the process requires patience and a strong will, not to… Read More »
How Domestic Violence Can Affect Child Custody in Texas
When it comes to child custody proceedings, everything comes out of the closet, so to speak. Even mental and physical abuse that happens behind closed doors will almost always be brought to light in the courtroom. This type of abuse, called domestic violence, may affect who will receive primary custody of the children. Depending… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a Divorce and Separation in Texas?
A divorce is a dissolution of a marriage and a legal separation is a court-recognized separation where the couple stays married but divides assets, child custody, etc. While the state of Texas doesn’t recognize legal separations, there are steps that can be taken with the court to protect the rights of both parties while… Read More »
Are You or Your Former Spouse Planning a Move with Your Child?
When parents go through a divorce, it’s not unusual for one, or even both, spouses to move to another city, state, or country. The problem is that when children are involved and one of the parents wants to bring the children with them, that child may be bound by a child custody order from… Read More »
Are All Texas Fathers Guaranteed Legal Rights to their Children?
Families are made out of all sorts of situations, which is why Texas has laws that address the many different shapes and sizes of families in the state. This includes families where the parents are unmarried and have children. When married parents have a baby, the law automatically recognizes both parents as legal parents,… Read More »
What You Need to Know About Texas Parenting Plans During Divorce
Parenting children can be difficult for parents who are getting along and living under the same roof, but when it comes time to settle these issues in the heat of a divorce, it is often much more complicated. When it comes to divorce, issues relating to the responsibilities and rights parents have toward their… Read More »
Financial Implications of Divorce
Divorce is stressful emotionally, physically, and unfortunately, financially. During the divorce process you and your spouse will have to make decisions that will have a significant impact on both your current and future financial situations. These decisions involve not just who gets the property, but a lot of other financial information as well. You… Read More »
Can Your Spouse Take Half of Your Trust Fund?
Going through a divorce is never an easy process, but if you have an inheritance or trust fund, you may be worried if it will be subject to division during your divorce settlement. While each situation is different, there are a few rules that might help you determine if your trust fund or inheritance… Read More »
Post-Divorce Budgeting Critical to Avoid Financial Hardship
When you decide to get divorced, there is likely to be an impact on your finances and what you can expect to live on post-divorce. If you do not plan properly, you are exposing yourself to suffering a financial calamity. This could include having insufficient funds to cover your mortgage payment, car payment, credit… Read More »
My Spouse Is Hiding Assets. How Will That Affect My Divorce Settlement?
During divorce proceedings it is important to obtain an accurate valuation of all marital assets and property so that a fair property settlement can be made. Unfortunately, in some divorce cases, particularly those that involve complex or high-stakes marital estates, one of the spouses may believe that the other is hiding assets to shortchange… Read More »
