When a Texas court must decide how to handle custody during a divorce, it looks at what is in the best interest of the child. This legal standard is common across custody cases in the United States. What do courts look at to determine what is best for children of...
Texas follows the community property standard when dividing property in a divorce which means that all property acquired during the marriage belongs to both spouses equally. Under the Texas Family Code, “separate” property, the property owned before your marriage, is...
For women, especially, later-in-life divorce is a process that comes with financial consequences that must be carefully managed. Homeownership, tax considerations and investment decisions are areas of concern that mediation can address without the need for court...
While fewer Americans are divorcing than in past decades, the experience remains common in the U.S. The American Psychological Association reports that 40% to 50% of couples nationwide ultimately go their separate ways. When facing divorce, determining who gets...
Even after a divorce, both parents still have a duty to support their children. That is why one parent often has to pay child support to the custodial parent, so they can help provide for their children. This can leave many parents wondering: how much must they pay in...
Parents would do anything for their children. The moment you welcome them into the world, your child becomes one of the most important things in your life. If you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, one of your biggest worries is likely how a divorce could...
After going through a divorce, you cherish the time you have with your child. If your former spouse is the primary caretaker, you only get to see your kid in infrequent visits. But now your ex wants to move out of Texas and take your child with. What happens now? A...
When you and your spouse decided that your household only needed one paycheck, you took over the role of stay-at-home parent. At the time, it made sense to save on day care, and you got to watch your children grow. But now, as the two of you prepare for divorce, how...
If you are ending your marriage, you are likely facing issues including property division, child custody and support (both child support and alimony). In most cases, you and your spouse will have areas of agreement and areas of contention. Many counties in Texas...
Divorce comes with an abundance of challenging situations and difficult decisions. But any divorcing parent knows that a child custody battle might be one of the toughest ones. In contested cases, a judge will determine which parent receives custody. But how do they...
