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...
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How do collaborative law and mediation differ?
When choosing how you want to handle your divorce, you should take a careful look at all options available to you. While many people default to litigation because it is what they know, there are numerous other services available. Mediation and collaborative law make...
What are the requirements to annul a marriage?
Annulment is the process of ending a marriage. It removes all records it took place. Not every situation is allowed an annulment. The Texas Family Code explains only specific things that allow you to seek an annulment of your marriage. Minor marriages If you married...
Taking ownership of a horse after a divorce
Under Texas law, livestock such as horses classifies as property. If two soon-to-be ex-spouses bought a horse, the law generally considers it community property. As reported by Texas A&M AgriLife, the court requires dividing community property in a divorce. A...
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...
Collaborative divorce: Focusing on family first
A Texas divorce does not have to include a bitter court battle, drawn-out proceedings and depletion of financial and emotional resources. If you and your spouse decide dissolving your marriage is best for everyone, divorce court is not your only option. Psychology...
A collaborative divorce may help you avoid backlogged courtrooms
The events of the past several years have contributed to a backlog in the United States court system. Opting for a collaborative divorce is one way to avoid getting bogged down in the backlog. What is collaborative divorce and why should you consider it? What is...
Can bird nesting meet the needs of your family?
As a co-parent, you want what is best for your child in spite of the tumultuous nature of divorce. This means having a good co-parenting plan that will provide the highest benefit and lowest risk. Bird nesting might be a good option to consider, in that case. However,...
Early signs of marital trouble that could lead to divorce
Most people have heard that the first year of marriage comes with unprecedented challenges. These hardships come in many shapes and forms and impact couples in many different ways. While many couples struggle in the years just after the wedding, a few signs indicate...
What is parallel parenting?
After divorce, the last thing you want to do is work together with your co-parent. However, you have likely heard that cooperative co-parenting is often touted as one of the best ways to raise a child after a split. Is there anything you can do to raise your child...