Category Archives: Family Law
Understanding How Divorce Affects Your Retirement Assets
Many people who get divorced would prefer to put the entire episode behind them and start anew. A divorce does indeed represent a new beginning, but there are certain aspects of your life where you may always be reminded of the divorce. One of those aspects is your finances. There is an expectation that… Read More »
Protecting Your Online Accounts During a Divorce
When a couple gets divorced, the issues and assets on their mind include who gets custody of the kids, what to do with the house, what to do with the joint bank accounts and savings accounts, etc. The thought of your online accounts and social media profiles is probably an afterthought. But protecting your… Read More »
Is Divorce Financing a Good Idea?
A divorce can cause serious harm to your finances. The checking account and credit card you use to pay for daily expenses may suddenly be frozen. Bills go unpaid so your credit is damaged. The mortgage doesn’t get paid and your home may go into foreclosure as a result. The car payment isn’t made… Read More »
Understanding The New Rules and Regulations for Claiming Social Security After a Divorce
The laws surrounding how and when to claim Social Security benefits for a divorced spouse changed recently under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. This law essentially set forth two sets of rules that need to be followed when attempting to claim these benefits. Overview of How a Divorced Spouse Could Receive Social Security… Read More »
Divorce and the Stages of Grief
In many cases, divorce comes as a surprise to a spouse and there are understandable feelings of loss and grief. This is a big reason why divorces can get contentious and emotionally-charged. There is an inherent tension between the emotional trauma associated with a divorce and the practical, legal issues that need to be… Read More »
Child Marriage Finally Banned in the State of Texas
The notion of an adult man or woman marrying a child seems so archaic; a practice relegated to the Dark Ages, not 2017. Well, it turns out that child marriages occur much more frequently than you may think, especially in the Lone Star State. Nearly 40,000 minors were married between 2000 and 2014 in… Read More »
Child Support Awareness Month Highlights Parents Who Dutifully Meet Their Children’s Needs
Data consistently shows that children living in a two-parent household grow up with more financial and educational advantages than children raised by a single parent. There is disputing the fact that a child will thrive when family members put their differences aside and work together to meet the child’s needs. To celebrate the support… Read More »
How Evidence of Cheating Can Affect Your Divorce
Studies have shown that roughly 45 to 50 percent of married women and 50-to-60 percent of married men have engaged in at least one extramarital affair at some point during the course of their marriage, according to Divorce Magazine. Discovering your spouse is cheating on you can be an emotionally devastating revelation. Many marriages… Read More »
Understanding QDRO in Texas Divorce Law
If you are in the midst of a divorce, or are researching the steps to obtaining a divorce in Texas, you may have heard about a “QDRO.” This acronym stands for Qualified Domestic Relations Order. This order separates and transfers a retirement plan between you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. This order is often necessary before… Read More »
Important Child Custody Questions Answered
One of the most contentious and emotionally-charged issues in a divorce is child custody. This is understandable since the outcome of your divorce will dictate who will be primarily responsible for raising your child. Below are some common questions related to child custody and corresponding answers. What is Joint Custody? With joint custody, both… Read More »
