Who Gets the House in a Divorce in Texas: Essential Guide to Property Division
5 Common Mistakes Made in High Net Worth Divorces
If your divorce involves some valuable assets, you’ll need to proceed carefully. In every decision, evaluate the cost – both emotionally and financially. Whether you accumulated wealth during your marriage, or one or both of you entered the marriage with a high net...
Can You Change an Uncontested Divorce to a Contested Divorce?
An uncontested divorce means both parties have resolved all outstanding issues, and the only thing left for the divorce to be final is for a judge to make it so. Sometimes a couple getting a divorce agree to the divorce terms on their own, and other times they use...
Understanding the Differences Between Litigation, Arbitration, and Mediation
In the emotional and frustrating events involved in a divorce, it can be difficult to keep your wits about you. Trying to agree on arrangements with your spouse can be difficult, if not impossible. In other cases, however, decisions can be agreed upon with relative...
Understanding Alimony in Texas
Alimony in Texas (spousal support) is often referred to as spousal maintenance. Its intention is to provide a lower earning spouse with the time needed to build and develop the skills and/or education needed to support him or herself after a divorce. Because of this...
10 Things You Should Know About Divorce
The legalities of divorce can be hard to wrap your head around, especially when you’re going through the process. Filing for divorce is such an emotional and life-changing event that it’s hard to know every little detail you need to know. When you go in with eyes wide...
Texas Child Support FAQs
Child support isn’t always cut and dry. Several factors contribute to the amount owed, how child support payments should be delivered, the child’s health insurance payments, and more. Because of this, you may have several unanswered questions about how child support...
What is a Divorce Settlement Agreement?
A divorce settlement agreement is a legal agreement that outlines decisions relating to child custody, child support, alimony, spousal support, and the division of property. There are several different terms used for divorce settlement agreements including: Mediated...
10 Common Divorce Myths Debunked
Sometimes you can trust the advice of your friends. Want to know the best place to vacation this year? Your friends have plenty of ideas. Want to know where to get the best Chinese food in town? Your friends can probably tell you. When it comes to divorce though,...
8 Divorce Mistakes Women Make
Divorce is a difficult thing to go through, and it’s hard to get through the process without at least one mistake. It’s a time when you have to make some of your biggest life decisions, but the worst time to be making such choices. With a bit of knowledge and insight...
Understanding The Legal Implications of Dating While Divorcing
Dating during divorce is unwise in almost all instances. Not only does it hurt your spouse, which could potentially lead to retaliation, the legal implications of dating while divorcing could also bring about long-lasting consequences. Your New Boyfriend or Girlfriend...