A Texas divorce has the potential to cost you quite a bit of money, but it does not have to be this way. If you and your former partner are both willing, you may be able to part ways through a collaborative divorce, as opposed to a traditional courtroom one. Per U.S....
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How may the Texas community property laws divide my assets?
Under the Texas Family Code, assets acquired by either spouse during marriage classify as community property. A divorce court judge generally acknowledges that you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse each have a right to half of your community property’s value. As noted by...
What do you know about the benefits of divorce?
Depending on your current relationship with your soon-to-be-former spouse, you may struggle to come to terms with your divorce. Even if you agree the two of you should divorce, it may not make the split easier. U.S. News & World Report explores the monetary...
What is “nesting” and is it right for our family?
Rebuilding your life after a divorce is challenging, even if you do not have children. However, if the future involves a joint custody situation between you and your ex-spouse, planning the next steps becomes much more complicated. In a traditional co-parenting...
Advantages of mediation and collaborative divorce
If you find yourself in the early stages of pursuing a divorce decree, you might face some confusion over the options available. Instead of a one size fits all method, you likely have several possible directions to explore. Both divorce mediation and collaborative...
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...
How should I tell my kids about my divorce?
While there are many aspects of divorce that are challenging, matters that affect your children are the most difficult. Even when divorce is in the absolute best interest of you and your family, your children are still going to experience emotional effects. As a...
Less stressful alternatives to divorce court
If you and your spouse have made the decision to divorce, you may be dreading a long, drawn-out court battle. Fortunately, there are alternatives that are less stressful and less costly. Two common alternatives are collaborative divorce and mediation. If you and your...
Avoid these common money mistakes amid divorce
The steps you take while navigating your Texas divorce may have far-reaching implications on your financial future, and there are certain financial errors many people navigating divorces often make. Per Business Insider, you may want to avoid making any of the...
Can a protective order help you during a divorce?
A collaborative divorce may help you end your marriage in a healthy and amicable way, but sometimes that is not an option. When the safety of yourself or your children is on the line, there are legal tools you may leverage to get some needed space. Calling 911 is your...