Although the custody laws in Texas are gender-neutral, referring neither to man and woman nor to father and mother, many parents still think there is a specific gender bias in favor of the mother during custody proceedings. While the law is quite clear that a judge...
Divorcing couples with children often spend a lot of their time and energy negotiating parenting plans. Sharing custody allows both parents to take responsibility for a child's needs and play an active role in their life. Younger couples that don't yet have children...
The very term “contested divorce” can conjure up mental images of screaming matches between warring spouses and heated courtroom battles. Is that always the case? In Texas, it’s not. A contested divorce doesn’t have to be acrimonious Technically, any divorce that...
Dealing with children’s birthdays can be one of the more complicated aspects of co-parenting. Even parents who can find a way to split custody of their kids over the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays may be unsure of what to do when their child’s birthday rolls...
A prenuptial agreement is a terrific way to address the financial side of your marriage and of a potential divorce. For instance, you may want to note that all of your assets should remain separate assets and not marital assets, meaning you won’t have to divide them...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...