There are many movies that focus on two people hitching the knot after imbibing too many drinks. In the movie, there may be hurdles that the new couple must jump through to finalize a divorce. Fortunately, these types of marriages are eligible for annulment in real...
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2 ways a collaborative divorce may help your child
People pursue collaborative divorce for a wide variety of different reasons — minimizing conflict, decreasing stress or limiting the financial impact of divorce. However, parents may also want to consider whether collaborative divorce is the best option for their...
How can parallel parenting reduce family conflicts?
In the majority of divorces involving children, the parents end up with joint custody. This is because the courts believe that both parents being actively involved in a child's life is in the best interest of the child. However, if you have a narcissistic ex or are...
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...
5 ways a collaborative process can make divorce easier
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, the prospect of a public court battle can only add to your distress. If you are looking for other options, consider collaborative divorce instead. About collaborative divorce Collaborative divorce takes place...
Alternative methods for divorce proceedings
Unhappy couples who own multiple properties, high-end artwork, luxury jewelry or other valuable assets may think that litigation is the best and only option for ending their marriage. Thankfully, for spouses that are still able to communicate and negotiate, there are...
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...
How can co-parenting make divorce easier?
Texas parents like you likely prioritize your child during divorce. This includes finding ways to make the divorce as free of pain and trauma as possible. There are many tips out there to help you achieve this goal, one of them being co-parenting. Co-parenting is a...
3 important benefits of divorce mediation
A lengthy, contentious divorce is tough on everyone involved; drawn-out courtroom divorces also have the potential to cost you considerable money and time. The good news is a contentious courtroom divorce is not the only way to end your marriage. If you and your ex...
Can you get a new child support order?
After your divorce, you may owe child support to your spouse. Sometimes you may realize that your current payments are no longer manageable. In this situation, you may need a child support modification. There are many reasons you might request a new child support...