Marriages can be difficult during normal times, but the last year-plus has made it particularly difficult for some people. The increased time spent at home or out of work have led some to experience elevated financial stress, boredom, disagreements about parenting or...
Dividing assets is often one of the most complicated parts of a divorce. Texas divorce laws call for couples to divide community (marital) assets during a divorce. Community assets are accrued after the marriage and generally divided equally if there is no fault in...
Divorce is a time of transition and change. If a newly divorced spouse does not have custody issues or a job keeping them in the same area, some find that a change to fresh surroundings is part of their new life. At least, this is likely part of the mindset of an...
One of the most significant issues in any divorce involves the division of assets. Here in Texas, property or assets are categorized as community property (jointly owned by spouses) or as separate property (individually owned). Unless the couple has a prenuptial or...
Couples in upper-income tax brackets may live comfortably, but they soon realize there is less to go around when the family’s earnings go towards two residences. Moreover, there are other financial concerns about their post-divorce future, perhaps involving retirement...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Some spouses filing for the JOY of divorce become more involved in their finances. This is likely due to a spouse no longer handling these matters for the family. If a spouse wishes to remain in the home previously shared, it may make sense to refinance, and may...
