One issue that many parents run into during divorce is being unsure of how they’re going to control custody of their children. If you have a child who you feel is easily upset by changes in routine or who may not adapt well to changes in your schedule, then it can be...
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Five actions that can disrupt co-parenting
The issues between two former spouses can last long after their divorce is final. In some cases, the feelings and difficulties that remain can begin to affect how the two spouses interact with their children, eventually affecting a co-parenting relationship. There are...
What happens when parents disagree over a child’s medical care?
Simply because a divorce is final does not mean that the two parents will be free from conflict. In fact, certain situations can open old wounds, and the two parties may find themselves locked in a complex disagreement over what will happen to their child. This is...
The work of a finalized divorce isn’t quite over
Even if your divorce promises to be amicable and relatively smooth, you may still be eager to get it over with and move forward with your new life. Difficult as the transition may be, you have probably already spent many months dealing with the emotional upheaval, and...
Drawing Social Security benefits after divorce
Creating financial security after divorce can be a challenge, but it is far from impossible. Securing spousal support and making sure one receives an equal portion of the marital assets are just two of many options for those who are worried about money. Some divorcees...
How does child custody factor into taxes?
There are a number of things to consider when divorcing with children, including how to handle custody. Child custody can be shared in a number of different ways in Texas. For example, it might be in a child’s best interests to live primarily with just one parent...
You filed for divorce? You have work to do
Whether your spouse announced it to you or you stumbled on the information, your spouse’s decision to file for divorce may be shocking, confusing and perhaps frightening. Even if the decision is not entirely unexpected, you know you are still facing some major life...
Discussing debt with a prenuptial agreement
Money is one of the most common causes of divorce in Texas, and yet there are safeguards that soon-to-be married couples can put in place. For example, a carefully worded prenuptial agreement can minimize many of the most common stressors around finances. One does not...
Creating a guide to divorce with a postnuptial agreement
Getting divorced is not a decision that most people take lightly. There are many different factors to take into account when weighing this possibility, including property division and where one might live afterward. For Texas couples who are not certain that they are...
The role of taxes in divorce and property division
Dividing up one’s marital assets can be a long and emotional process, and it is not uncommon for people in Texas to make decisions based on feelings rather than finances. While this might seem reasonable in the moment, it often results in unintended financial...