Every divorce is different, and the cost of divorce in Texas could be in the millions or add up to a few hundred dollars. The Lone Star State is the fifth most expensive state for divorce, costing an average of $23,500 if kids are involved and $15,600 if no kids are...
Divorce
Long separations can be a mistake
Some couples are unwilling to take the big step of filing for divorce, instead choosing to separate. The reasons for this can include one spouse refusing to grant the divorce, religious grounds, social or family pressure, or financial issues. According to one study,...
Does your New Year’s resolution include divorce?
January is also traditionally a popular time for couples to file for divorce. Some even refer to it as divorce month. The name is attributed to the timing where it is best to wait until after the holidays to file or announce the split, particularly if the spouses have...
Some common grounds for changing spousal support
Spousal maintenance is the technical term here in Texas for what is traditionally called alimony. Not to be confused with child support, which is meant to pay a portion (or all of) a child’s living expenses, spousal maintenance is designed to support the spouse....
4 steps to take once served with divorce papers
Thinking about divorce is one thing, but getting served with divorce papers can still be quite startling. It is now that it finally sinks in that divorce is inevitable. Regardless of how the divorce papers were served, there are some important steps to take. Stay calm...
Is your spouse lying to the judge and others?
Some divorces happen because of a spouse’s bad behavior, but sometimes that behavior occurs during the divorce process. It’s best to be truthful and civil. Still, a soon-to-be-ex may be so angry or vengeful that they make false claims in court or during negotiations,...
Are your texts really deleted?
Earlier this year, the Congressional investigation into the events surrounding January 6 had a surprising setback. The Secret Service did a months-long system migration that essentially wiped all texts sent by agents on January 5 and 6, including those tasked that day...
How to create a workable holiday visitation schedule
The end of summer is fast approaching, and before you know it, the holidays will be upon us. Parents filing for divorce will likely have a very different upcoming holiday season. The key is to find a holiday visitation schedule that minimizes stress and that actually...
Seven reasons for divorce
Every divorce is different, but they often involve a couple no longer in love. When the spouses get along things should be fine, but they grow apart over time. Perhaps, the marriage loses focus once the children are grown and out of the home. These are some of many...
Retirement accounts must be addressed during the divorce
Divorce has emotional components and economic ones. The emotional issues will heal over time, but economic missteps can haunt you for years and impact your lifestyle, retirement and financial security. While there may be a long list of individual assets or separate...