Parents often encounter challenges as they raise their children to be successful young adults. Perhaps your family has hit a few roadblocks along the way, but with the support of family and friends, you overcame the obstacles, found solutions to your problems and got...
Year: 2018
Your college-aged child might need these legal documents
For many parents, sending an adult child off to college can be emotionally difficult. It is the first time that your child will be on their own for an extended period. College is the time when teenagers experience more independence, taking their first steps into adult...
The benefits of co-parenting
When parents in Texas decide to end a marriage, the biggest concern is often the custody of the children. Traditionally, primary custody was often awarded to the mother. However, these days, shared parenting or co-parenting is becoming a popular child custody...
Starting over after a divorce can be costly
It doesn't matter how much money you have. When you divorce, it makes an impact on finances. Depending on how your settlement negotiations progress, you could find yourself starting over.Looking for a new place to live, trying to make up for a diminished retirement...
Considering returning to school after divorce?
A generation or two ago, it was common for women to drop out of college to start a family, even as the men finished their degree and went to work. More recently, some spouses (either father or mother) put their career on hold to raise a family. Whatever the reasons,...
What to do when an ex denies visitation rights
When divorce results in separation from your children, it can be a painful struggle to keep your parental bond strong. You need to take advantage of every minute you have together, and the courts generally recognize how important this is. In many cases these days,...
Will my divorce become a public record?
Divorce is one of the most painful experiences that anyone can go through. The unpleasant task of discussing such private issues as finances, personal behavior around your family and details that are even more intimate can be very stressful.In the U.S., however, the...
Your commute could be ruining your marriage
Everyone complains about traffic when it gets bad, but it actually more than just an inconvenience. Dallas-Fort Worth-area metroplex made the top-10 worst commutes in the country. We made it in length of the commute (No. 5 with 54.95 minutes) as well as the stress...
Avoid these behaviors during a high-asset divorce
Going through the end of a marriage can be a stressful and intimidating process, and the outcome of the situation can have an impact on your life in various ways. If you and your spouse have made the decision to take separate paths, you might wish to know about how...
Divorce and digital assets: Protect your interests for the future
Divorce can have a significant impact on various areas of your life, including property interests. Before you marry, it can be prudent to think about how you can secure your assets in case of a divorce. It could be beneficial for you to seek the full protection of...