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...
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TRICARE and military divorce
If you’re divorcing a military spouse who’s either active or retired, you need to know as a civilian what military benefits you will lose and which you can keep. Your TRICARE health insurance coverage should be one of your priorities – particularly if you don’t have...
Is your prenuptial agreement enforceable?
More and more couples are tying the knot fully confident that they have protected their financial and personal interests with a prenuptial agreement. Done right, a prenuptial agreement can separate personal property from marital property should the couple divorce. A...
4 signs you need to sign a prenuptial agreement
Getting engaged usually sets the ball rolling for a long “ to-do” list such as planning your wedding, finding the perfect honeymoon destination, creating a registry and generally looking forward to a wonderful marriage. However, one item most soon-to-marry couples...
3 time periods to consider in your divorce finances
Money can be a dirty word in a divorce. At least if you read some of the media stories that portray one spouse trying to take the other for all they are worth. Yet, for most couples, the reality is very different. Money is a central issue to resolve because it’s...
Contested vs uncontested divorce: What’s the difference?
When a couple is getting divorced in Texas, there are two different types that are available: contested and uncontested. There are distinct differences between the two and it will be for the petitioning party, or both parties in some cases, to decide on which route...
6 types of adoptions to consider
Adoption is a wonderful thing because the adoptee gets a loving home, and it allows you to serve a positive parent figure. You need to meet a few basic requirements to adopt in Texas, though. Prospective adoptive parents must be at least 21 years old, have a stable...
What should you know about a grey divorce?
When most people think of divorce, they may think of younger adults who have plenty of time to overcome the effects of the divorce. For older adults, the possibility of divorce is frightening because they don’t have as long to try to do that. A divorce that involves...
How do you know if ending your marriage is the right decision?
Deciding to initiate divorce proceedings is rarely (if ever) a fast and easy choice. Most people spend months or years trying to mend their relationships before they even consider getting a divorce. It is normal to want to avoid divorce, especially if you’ve been...
Co-parenting after divorce: 2 tips for success
Parenting, especially following a contested divorce, is never a walk in the park. However, as parents, it is extremely important that you make your child your top priority. If you have recently divorced, it is important that you work out a co-parenting plan that will...