The residual negative feelings that many spouses carry after an unhappy marriage and subsequent divorce can take some time to dissipate. However, if you’re co-parenting a child, it’s crucial that neither parent lets those feelings be communicated to or in front of...
Divorce
Can you get an uncontested divorce in Texas?
You and your spouse don’t agree on much these days, but you do agree on one thing: Your marriage isn’t working. You’d like to get through the divorce process as quickly and easily as possible. Is an uncontested divorce possible? Texas limits uncontested divorces to...
Prepping for your divorce? Here’s what to remember
If someone told you to prepare for a divorce, what would come to mind? Perhaps you would run around gathering paperwork? Maybe you would start searching for an attorney. While both are crucial, there are two other areas of equal importance. If your spouse tells you...
When can non-military spouses keep medical benefits post-divorce?
In Texas, any divorce will have its challenges. People are concerned about a litany of issues as to how they will move forward after the marriage is over. If it is a military divorce, there are certain rules that should be understood as they might differ from how a...
Why mediate your divorce?
If you fell terminally ill in five years, would you consider a year or more litigating your divorce time well spent? Mediation has gained in popularity for several aspects of family law, including divorce. It can bring several benefits, including financial ones. The...
Can you invalidate your prenuptial agreement?
A lot of people have financial concerns before getting married. This is understandable given the fact that you may have spent a lot of time and effort to build your wealth and marriage typically causes your assets to be commingled with marital assets. In other words,...
Tips for those thinking about a gray divorce
At this point, anyone looking into divorce or reading about divorce has likely heard of the term, “gray divorce.” And, especially for those thinking about divorcing later in life, they are probably looking for some advice. Gray divorce is normal Gray divorce is a...
Uncontested vs. contested divorce. What’s the difference?
When a Sweetwater area person files for divorce one of the first decisions they need to make is whether they want to pursue a contested or uncontested divorce. Each option has its own benefits and choosing one can help a person obtain the best outcome for their...
When can an uncontested divorce a good option?
Once a couple has made the difficult decision to divorce, they should consider what divorce option is best for them. An uncontested divorce may be a preferable process for some divorcing couples which is why they should understand who qualifies for an uncontested...
What does “community property” have to do with divorce?
Like a bundle of other states, Texas is what the law calls a community property state. This feature of Texas law is something that can impact a Sweetwater resident’s life in a number of ways, including what will happen to his or her property in a divorce. Married...