If you live in Texas and want to separate from your spouse, you might face difficulties because the state does not permit formal legal separation for married couples. Fortunately, there are alternative routes that couples can take to live separately without divorcing....
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The importance of choosing a good family lawyer
Family law cases are among the most complex and emotionally charged legal matters, with many important issues at stake, such as property division, child custody and spousal support. Whether you are going through a divorce or facing any other family law issue, having...
How long does it take to go through a divorce?
Initiating a divorce often means that you subject yourself to a series of stressful and potentially contentious events. Divorce proceedings can be mentally, emotionally and physically draining, so it stands to reason that you might wonder just how long the whole...
3 reasons judges may make child custody modifications
Even harmonious marriages sometimes collapse. When wedded bliss becomes a nightmare, splitting up is usually a wise decision for all. This is especially true when there are children in the mix. Family courts bear the responsibility of identifying what circumstances...
3 methods of valuing your IP in divorce
When you decide that divorce is the healthiest option for your future, there is a lot to unravel from your marriage. Even if your marriage was brief, anything you purchased or built in that time is marital property that Texas splits according to community property...
Are you eligible for an ex’s Social Security when you divorce?
When you plan to retire in Texas and are in a marriage, you likely plan on having your spouse there to help support you once you no longer bring in employment income. Yet, if your marriage ends in divorce, you may worry about whether your retirement income is going to...
How can you communicate with your ex during your divorce?
When you and your spouse got married, you may have never pictured getting divorced. But for many couples in the U.S., this becomes a reality. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 630,505 couples in the U.S. either divorced or annulled their...
How collaborative divorce can lead to a better parenting plan
Divorce may be inevitable for some couples, but you and your spouse have a choice you can make in the face of an impending split. You can either fight for your personal agendas in a courtroom, or you can collaborate to achieve an amicable divorce that gives your...
How can a collaborative divorce save you money?
Most people know that divorce can be expensive; what people do not always recognize, however, is that a contested divorce tends to be more costly than a collaborative divorce. When you have a contested divorce, no one can agree. You spend more time battling in court...
Who does collaborative divorce work well for?
When a couple wants to divorce and agrees on most terms, taking the case to court may feel like a waste of time and money. In such an instance, it might benefit all parties to instead opt for a collaborative divorce. This option allows for a couple to skip the court...