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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
You suspect (or know) that your spouse is either a full-blown narcissist or has strong traits of someone with narcissistic personality disorder. You fully expect, based on everything you’ve experienced in the past, for them to make your divorce process as drawn-out,...
If either or both spouses are in the military, divorce may not be business as usual. There are special and unique circumstances for members of the military that may not apply to civilians. As such, a military divorce can be confusing, especially if you are unaware of...
When you’re going through a divorce, it can be hard to settle how you want to divide your property. On one hand, you may think that you can be reasonable and split your marital property 50-50, but on the other, you may be aware that it’s more complex than you think....