When filing for divorce, there are many decisions that must be made. While it is easy to get caught up in the emotions of the situation, it is important to remain vigilant about preparing for your life after a divorce. For most people, their financial situation will...
Family Law
Should you sign a prenuptial agreement?
Not many life milestones are as beautiful as meeting and marrying the person you love. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a marriage to end in a divorce. If this happens, one of the most contentious issues a couple needs to address is the division of the marital...
How do spouses in Texas arrange for an uncontested divorce?
It is possible to group divorce processes into two main categories. Many spouses in Texas spend weeks or months preparing to file and negotiating with one another. The goal is to settle all of their disagreements before going to court to pursue an uncontested filing....
Void marriages, annulments, and divorce: What to know
The wedding bells had barely stopped ringing and your marriage had turned sour. Now, you just want to know how to disentangle your life from your spouse’s as quickly as possible. Is your marriage somehow void since it was so short? Can you get an annulment? Is divorce...
Pregnancy and divorce in Texas – Know the facts
There have been a lot of changes in state laws around pregnancy in recent months. So when stories hit social media that a handful of states, including Texas, don’t allow couples to divorce if one spouse is pregnant, many people assumed it was something new. In fact,...
3 places spouses may hide assets before a Texas divorce
Community property laws in Texas give both spouses an interest in shared marital property. The income that both parties earn throughout the marriage and the property that they accumulated will typically all be part of the marital estate, and the spouses will typically...
Tips to prepare for the cost of divorce
Divorce is a complicated and emotionally taxing process that can also be financially draining. It is important to be prepared for the costs associated with a divorce to avoid any unexpected financial surprises down the road. Here are some tips to help you prepare for...
3 things you should never tell your kids during divorce
If there is one thing most people agree on, it is that divorce can be extremely taxing, especially if children are involved. It is not uncommon for emotions to soar high when negotiating or litigating a child’s post-divorce living arrangements. One beautiful constant...
Should you make virtual visitation part of your parenting plan?
If you and your child’s other parent have decided to go your separate ways, you are likely concerned about maintaining strong bonds with your child while they’re spending time with your co-parent. As a result, you may want to consider adding virtual visitation terms...
What to remember when creating a parenting plan
When filing for divorce, you have many issues to discuss and decide on with your spouse. One of the most important issues is child custody and creating a parenting plan. When creating a parenting plan, there are a few things to keep in mind. The priority is what is...