It is important to stay on top of your child support payments since consequences could result if you start to fall behind. Texas authorities can take steps to secure payments from you even if you do not provide them to your ex-spouse. One way is…
When you and your Texas spouse buy a home together, amass equity in that home and then split up, you have to figure out what to do with that once-shared home and the equity you now have. There are several different ways to handle this,…
Marriage requires work, patience, growth and compromise. Although you did not enter your nuptials planning on future marital problems and separating from your spouse, the reality remains that many marriages end in divorce. Noticing subtle signs of a failing relationship may help you address your…
When you and your husband or wife make the decision to divorce in Texas, you must figure out what to do with your children, your home and your assets moving forward. Given everything you have to handle, you may find it hard to give your…
As a Texas resident who is not in the military, but married to a service member, you may have grown accustomed to taking advantage of certain military perks. For example, you may regularly use a military commissary, or you may use TRICARE health insurance, which…
When you live in Texas and either pay or receive child support, a time may come when the current child support arrangement no longer serves you or your child’s needs. Under these circumstances, you may decide to request a child support modification. Certain things have…
Spousal support is allowable in some divorces when one party requires financial assistance. The court takes care to award these payments in a way that will benefit everyone and not leave either party in a bad situation. Texas law does give you the chance to…
The breakup of any relationship can be painful and often traumatic. If you lived together and acted like a married couple, you may wonder if you qualify for spousal support. According to the United States Census Bureau, 33% of adults have never married. If you…
Going through a divorce is difficult for all parties involved. For some couples, though, it is a little less difficult because there is a lack of animosity that makes working together possible. However, even in amicable divorces, it is still important to have the guidance…
For years, parents of divorce have wondered how to make the situation as easy as possible for their children. Entirely reducing the pain of its impact is unfortunately impossible, but there are ways of lessening it. This includes considering what type of custody to go…