A coparenting app can be a good way to help you stay organized and to avoid custody disputes. These applications may now allow you to communicate in a way that the court has access to. They can also help you with scheduling and other issues that may arise. A...
When you’re going through a Texas divorce with minor children, one of the first things you need to know is the language used in the court. What most states refer to as “custody” is called “conservatorship” in Texas -- and there are several different forms that...
A lot of questions will come to mind when your spouse tells you they want a divorce. Are they seeing someone else? Did they find out about that drunken fling with the bartender? Or have they been drinking and will come around to their senses by the morning. Yet, none...
If you own a business and are going to go through a divorce, it’s important that you determine two things. The first is if the business falls into community or separate property. The second is how much your business is worth. In Texas, any business started during a...
Dividing your property in a divorce should be a straightforward process. You and your ex have to find a fair way to share the assets and debts you accumulated while married to one another. Unfortunately, some people will break the law to complicate their property...
Ask any divorcing spouse if any aspect of this life event is pleasurable, and they'll quickly respond with a resolute "no." Not reaching a fair settlement with your ex is likely to make your divorce sting for years after its finalization, though. You can take steps to...
When your spouse files for divorce or you decide to file, you will probably retain a lawyer early in the process. Your lawyer will be there during negotiations with your ex and all court proceedings to help you avoid making mistakes in a legal environment that could...
As a parent who is going through a divorce, it’s important for you to know how to co-parent with the other parent even though your marriage has ended. There are plenty of tips and tricks out there that try to encourage parents to get along or set up certain routines,...
Like many other states, Texas strives to make it as easy as possible to adopt a child. For example, the state’s home residency requirement is minimal (six months) and may be waived in some cases. Any individual may adopt a child in Texas. However, if you are married,...
Divorce has a way of shaking things up. It may force you to run out and search for a new home, take on a new job, or step up the hours you work or restructure your schedule to accommodate a custodial arrangement. One detail divorcing spouses seldom think about is...
