When couples decide to divorce, they may want to end their marriage on amicable terms. In this situation, couples should consider seeking mediation. During mediation, couples work with a mediator to find a divorce agreement that works for both of them. According to...
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Should you settle your divorce or go to trial?
Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences that a couple can face. During a divorce, particularly when child custody is involved, you have to choose between trial and a settlement. Sometimes, negotiations end with both parties agreeing on all terms. In other...
What are the requirements to adopt in Texas?
Adopting a child is a huge responsibility, and since the child is a ward of the state, the state sets strict requirements for adoptive parents. It wants to make sure every child goes to a family and to a home that will be a safe and nurturing environment. The Texas...
Can I get sole custody?
In the not-so-distant past, it was very common for women to end up with sole custody of any children following a divorce. Particularly if the children were young, the courts would assume that the mother was a better caretaker. However, times have changed and the...
Creating a child custody schedule that works for you
When going through a divorce in Texas, it can be hard to determine how to divide certain items of community property equally, such as a marital home. For parents, it may be even more of a challenge to determine how to create a child custody schedule that allows each...
What is collaborative divorce?
As any person going through a divorce would do, you may prepare to have to deal with a lengthy and argumentative process in order to sort out your marriage. However, there is a healthier way to process not only the technical aspects but also the emotional aspects of...
Protect your family’s interests — avoid a contentious divorce
Anyone in Austin has likely seen celebrities’ private family matters splashed across tabloid magazines. Your situation may be much different than a multi-million dollar Hollywood divorce. Still, the thought of your personal problems becoming public knowledge could...
3 important ways a collaborative divorce benefits your kids
Even though divorce can be hard on anyone, it often takes an additional toll on kids. Regardless of age, children may experience sadness, anger, anxiety or depression in the lead-up to the end of their parents’ marriage. Of course, as a caring mother or father, you...