Facing divorce means dealing with uncertainty. Even if you are the one who initiated the breakup, you may be unsure of what your future holds, particularly where your finances are concerned. The longer your marriage, the more entangled your finances may be, and even...
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Will your spouse’s high-conflict personality affect your divorce?
As your divorce proceedings approach, you may have mixed feelings about the process. You may look forward to ending a marriage that has been filled with conflict, but you may also feel dread knowing that the conflict will likely fill the divorce as well.One positive...
When is it appropriate to change a child support order?
Divorce brings about significant changes in a person's life, and those changes do not necessarily stop simply because the divorce process is final. There are many challenges that can continue to affect your life after your marriage is over, and sometimes, it may be...
The challenges of PTSD, parenting and child custody
Living through a truly traumatic event often leaves its mark on the victim. It can feel as though life will never be the same no matter how hard you try. Even if you seek out treatment, you must still go through a process that takes time, and certain aspects of your...
Do I need an attorney for my custody case?
If you are heading toward divorce, you may think you have matters under control. You may be fortunate to be in agreement with your spouse over how you will divide your assets, and you may have a good enough idea of how Texas laws provide for fairness and protection...
Postnuptial agreements can fill a gap for many couples
If issues or disputes have arisen in your marriage, you may be regretting the fact that you did not ask for a prenuptial agreement. Such contracts can be invaluable for resolving conflicts before they even come up, and many successful marriages can credit a...
When is it smart to include the dog in a prenuptial and/or postnuptial agreement?
Texas readers are well aware that divorce is a difficult process, especially if the two parties are not able to work together on an amicable agreement. In some cases, it is necessary to go to court to resolve disputes and reach a final settlement, and along the way,...
What happens if the other parent refuses to pay child support?
1) Life after divorce is not always easy for Texas parents. Disputes and hard feelings can continue even after the process is final, and sometimes, these disagreements can spill over into child support and child custody matters. You may be dealing with continued...
Divorcing a spouse with an addiction
You may be among the many families in Texas and across the country who have suffered because of a loved one's substance abuse. In fact, more than 24 million people struggle with addiction in the U.S., and it takes its toll on families in many ways.If your spouse has...
What you can do to protect your children in divorce
Your divorce will have a significant impact on your children. Even when two parents are amicable and willing to work together on a custody order that will work well and benefit the kids, the youngest members of the family can have a difficult time with this...
