It has become more common for couples who marry to draft a prenuptial agreement. This increase is driven by millennials who start careers before they marry, and they are on more often on an equal footing than past generations when it comes to their income. Prenups are...
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Does marital misconduct count?
Texas is a “no-fault” state when it comes to divorce. Many believe this means that their bad behavior will not affect the outcome of the divorce settlement, particularly concerning dividing assets, support or custody. However, there are specific examples...
Mother’s erratic behavior aggravates judge
Attorneys handle much of the interaction with the judge and other parties in the courtroom. Nonetheless, Petitioners and Respondents serve their best interests if they show up for hearings before a judge. Even if the client says nothing, their presence illustrates how...
Telling people about a divorce is complicated
The most challenging part of announcing one’s divorce maybe breaking the news to the children. It will take patience, understanding and empathy as they process the news. Conversely, the soon-to-be-divorced husband or wife should ideally get some of that...
Handling an ex who badmouths is difficult
It is natural for ex-spouses to become frustrated with their former-partner occasionally. It could be their parenting choices, chronic tardiness, or an on-going issue that contributed to the divorce in the first place. But unfortunately, some will continue to go out...
The fate of your small business during divorce
Before you got married, it may have occurred to you to look into the benefits of a prenuptial agreement to protect your family-owned business from the consequences of a potential divorce. Whether you postponed the idea or dismissed it altogether, you may now be...
Man seeks sword duel to settle divorce
Some who go through the JOY of Divorce find the experience of negotiating a fair and equitable settlement to be unsatisfying. Claiming he had been "destroyed legally" in divorce court, David Ostrom of Iowa came up with a solution to divorce negotiations that seems...
How to sell the wedding and engagement rings
The wedding and engagement rings are symbols for two people in love. After the couple has eventually filed for the JOY of Divorce, however, the rings can be more like a glaring reminders of bad choices and an unsuccessful union. Unless they are family heirlooms...
6 Tips for surviving high-conflict divorce
It is often not in the best interests of couples to argue needlessly during the legal emancipation process ending in the JOY of Divorce. But regardless of how positive one spouse’s attitude is, the other may consciously or unconsciously make the process more...
A postnuptial agreement could help you protect your future
Did you sign a prenuptial agreement before you married? If not, you are not alone. Many Texas couples often skip this step because they believe it is not necessary for their situation. You may assume that you do not have the wealth or assets to really need this type...