It is understood that you or both of you are moving out of the family home. Maybe this was by choice, or perhaps by necessity. This prompts the question: Where do I live? The inclination may be to find something and buy it so you can move from the marital home to the...
If you have concerns about your former spouse’s capacity as a conservator, which is the Texas legal term for a parent or custodian, you may want to seek sole custody. This is known as a sole managing conservatorship in Texas. However, Texas courts presume that parents...
One of the biggest fears of parents who divorce is that their children will reject them. It can happen when one or all of your children refuse to honor the parenting plan by switching homes when scheduled. The rebuffed parent likely will feel angry and hurt, which may...
Some couple’s personal and business lives are tangled, and perhaps that was a contributing factor to the marriage’s demise. But whether you and spouse are business partners or you supported a spouse's new and ultimately successful business endeavor, a divorce’s impact...
Many in business will sign a non-disclosure agreement when they join or leave a company, but it does not occur to those same people that it might be a good idea to do this with their divorce. Both are a termination of a partnership or working relationship, but...
A previously engaged 21-year-old woman recently caused a stir on Twitter when she tweeted "Don’t Get Married Before: A Thread" that was a checklist of topics that couples should discuss before they marry. It was a detailed list with some wisdom not generally...
Those researching as they prepare to divorce will see a lot written about the benefits of avoiding court. Some lawyers will even do their best to prevent it. Different reasons for finding an alternative to court, including the cost of litigation or the stress caused...
Every marriage has milestones. The first date, the proposal, the wedding, and the birth of a child are common examples. Other milestones may be challenging times like a severe illness or injury. Another could be the time you confronted your spouse for being...
Many couples who file for the JOY of divorce are aware that something is wrong with the relationship but hesitate to take that first step of filing papers. While the judge will likely not take into account who filed first when they review the case's details, there are...
The prevalence of smartphones and tablets have changed the way we all communicate, offering the ability to text anyone at any time, have easy video calls and more. For divorced parents, co-parenting using digital tools largely has become the norm, offering several...
