Dividing real and personal property can be challenging. Frequently, both spouses would like to keep the same asset or have different opinions about the appropriate way to divide their possessions and financial obligations. Unless you have an agreement with your...
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Tips for creating a parenting plan
When married parents divorce or unmarried parents separate, it's always best to create a parenting plan together so that parties can address specific needs of their situation and hopefully, avoid conflict in the future. Finding a way to work together and share...
What types of property are divisible in a Texas divorce?
Divorce comes with a lot of big financial concerns. What will happen to your house? Will ending your marriage affect your retirement plans? What about your furniture and vehicles? Some even delay filing for divorce because of the risk of losing their property or...
What can temporary orders do before a divorce is finalized?
Divorce can be a lengthy process in Texas, especially if you have children. While many couples considering divorce would love to put the whole process behind them in a single day, such expectations simply aren't realistic. It could take six months, 8 months, or in...
How can I minimize the negative impact of divorce on my children?
Having parents divorce is one of the most difficult experiences for a child to handle at any age. You can love your children with all your heart and still know that a divorce is necessary for your own health and well-being — and that of your family — despite how...
How is property divided in a Texas divorce?
If you're going through a divorce, your financial stability may depend on how the marital estate is divided between you and your spouse. In Texas, marital property is known as community property. Here are some basic things to understand about property division in...