You may have heard of different types of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), such as mediation and arbitration. Mediation is highly effective in divorce cases, and it avoids having to go to court. While the mediator does not make decisions for the parties, they can...
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3 tell-tale signs your ex might want a collaborative divorce
By now, virtually everyone has seen how Hollywood portrays divorce. In many television shows and movies, divorcing couples engage in an all-out battle in open court. While this makes for a thrilling viewing experience, it does not capture the reality of divorce for...
Do not neglect your mental health during your divorce
Even if it is the right course of action for both you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse, divorce can bring up a variety of difficult emotions. Indeed, according to Psychology Today, divorce may cause you to develop anxiety and depression. If you already struggle with...
How may a divorce affect my retirement plans?
A divorce may involve a review of your long-term financial goals and possibly making some lifestyle changes. Because Texas laws consider income and assets earned during marriage as community property, the court may order a division of a retirement fund. Texas...
Should you share your divorce on social media?
Social media has created a place for people to share information with incredible efficiency. However, just because you can does certainly not mean you should share everything about your life. Divorce is one situation where your decision to scale back could protect you...
3 benefits of collaborative divorce
In Texas, a couple has options when it comes to the path to divorce. One option you may want to explore is the collaborative approach. This process is unique in that it requires in-person meetings between the parties and their attorneys. In a collaborative divorce,...
What is grey divorce?
As divorce rates continue to climb in America, almost all population groups have seen an increase in splits. This includes grey divorcees, the term used to describe divorcing individuals aged 50 and up. Grey divorce refers to the process of divorcing between these...
3 common ways to value a business for divorce purposes
Not only does owning a business in the Lone Star State allow you to achieve the American dream, but you also take great pride in providing quality products or top-notch service to your customers. If your venture is part of the marital estate, though, you probably must...
Should I use an online divorce service?
If you are thinking about divorcing your spouse, you likely researched information online and noticed advertisements for online divorce services. These types of legal websites charge you a fee and then require you to fill out some documents. After a short amount of...
Who keeps the credit card points in a divorce?
In the state of Texas, joint assets are divided equally in a divorce. Therefore, you could potentially lose half of the funds in a joint bank account or half of the equity accrued in a marital home. In some cases, you could also be at risk of losing credit card points...