If your former spouse is in a new relationship, you may have cause to celebrate. While this type of event can cause some emotional upset, it could also result in an end to your spousal maintenance obligation. According to the Texas Family Code Section 8.001,…
When going through a divorce, you want to do everything in your power to protect your child. Unfortunately, sometimes a parent’s actions or words may actually do them more harm than good. This often happens in cases of parental alienation. Regardless of a parent’s reason…
After deciding that a divorce is the right option for you, it may feel like a weight off your shoulders. At the same time, new hurdles and burdens will also appear. For example, you now have to tackle telling your child about the divorce. Is…
If you are considering filing for a divorce and your spouse is a military member, you may have some questions regarding jurisdiction. This is especially true if you live in one state and the military stations your spouse in another. You may be able to…
While divorce proves complicated enough on its own, a marital split in which a parent has an addiction adds unique complexities. How should divorcing parents in this situation handle child custody? Vertava Health offers insights on what divorcing parents should expect when substance abuse intersects…
Dividing assets is one of the most complex aspects of divorce, both emotionally and logistically. From personal property to savings and investments, state law determines how to distribute shared assets if spouses cannot come to an agreement on their own. Texas is a community property…
At first, you had little trouble making child support payments when you and your ex-spouse first divorced. Now, you struggle to make your payments and meet all your other financial obligations. What should you do? National Family Solutions offers options that you may like. Get…
Helping your children get used to the idea of splitting their time between your home and your ex’s will take time and patience. Depending on your custody arrangement, your children could switch between homes as often as every week. Creating a situation where your children…
Arranging custody with your spouse may create one of the biggest obstacles of your divorce in Texas. With so many moving pieces and parts that affect every person in the family, finding a functional arrangement will undoubtedly take time and flexibility. If you desire to…
Finances are one of the major concerns that couples have when going through a divorce. According to U.S. News, over one-third of all couples cite finances as the biggest source of stress on the relationship. Once you decide to divorce, there are new financial concerns.…