All marriages have struggles and challenges, even if they are not apparent to onlookers. As a spouse in a marriage, you may feel as though you are the only couple who are experiencing hardships because all other couples you know seem to have perfect relationships. The...
When couples go through intensely stressful times, they may easily be triggered by small things that their partner does. If you are currently going through a stressful period in your life because of circumstances beyond your control, you may have noticed that this has...
Contested custody situations are never easy, but when your family has a child with special needs, your family's requirements may become far more intensive and specific. Managing a divorce and attempting to protect yourself while also trying to keep life as stable as...
Many people believe that estate planning is only for the elderly. As you get ready for deployment, you know that isn't the case. Though you are older and have a family, you haven't yet put together an estate plan. As you look to the future, you've realized that having...
When a couple who has a prenuptial agreement chooses to divorce, they may have a simpler, less contentious experience than couples without a prenuptial agreement. Unfortunately, a prenuptial agreement that contains technical errors or legal weaknesses can prolong a...
In the average Texas divorce, the courts don't pay much attention to allegations of infidelity unless the couple has a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement with clauses that address that specific issue. Marital misconduct should not factor into how the courts divide...
When you build an estate plan, it isn't a one-time event. The initial set up helps you get your thoughts in order, but your estate plan may be an ever-growing and changing document.There are a few times when it's appropriate to update your estate planning documents if...
For some people who are going through a divorce, the status of the house is the biggest financial decision they have to make. There are a few ways to handle this, so carefully evaluate each option before you decide on what you'd like to do.If you are going through...
The winter holiday season is a time to celebrate with family, friends and other loved ones. But if you're divorced, it's also a time to create a co-parenting and visitation schedule that works for you, your ex and your children.There is no surefire way to prevent...
You and your spouse decided to get divorced after a decade of marriage and two children. The oldest is in fourth grade. The youngest is in first grade. They both go to school full time now, and their education is very important to you.Is the divorce going to have an...