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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...