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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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Texas courts will typically award joint or shared custody to parents who divorce. Unfortunately, the other parent may not be either willing or able to fulfill their parental obligations or may prove to be an unreliable, untrustworthy, or unsafe caretaker. It may...
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...
Dividing assets is often one of the most important and complicated parts of negotiating a divorce agreement. At the same time, couples who are parents need to create a parenting plan that outlines each parent’s respective rights, duties, financial obligations,...