Alimony, spousal maintenance, and spousal support are all terms used to describe financial payments that one spouse may be required to pay to the other after a separation or divorce. This arrangement was traditionally designed to help a lower-earning or non-earning...
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Finding peace in family legal disputes
Family legal disputes can be tough. Emotions run high, and it's hard to think clearly when you're dealing with divorce, child custody or other family issues. Finding a solution that works for everyone involved is important, but it can feel impossible. Third-party...
Is mediation right for you?
Divorce can be a daunting process, filled with emotional and financial challenges. For couples seeking a less adversarial approach, mediation offers a viable alternative. It puts the control back into your hands, allowing you to negotiate the terms of your divorce...
What rights do spouses have during property division proceedings?
People preparing for divorce are often relatively anxious about the future, especially when thinking about their finances. Many people have heard stories of one person losing most of their assets because of divorce. Married couples often share most of their valuable...
Top benefits of choosing mediation for your divorce
Spouses preparing for divorce have many difficult decisions ahead of them. They have to resolve financial matters. If they share children, they need to work out custody and support matters. Spouses also have to decide how they intend to manage the divorce process...
Common Misconceptions About Divorce Mediation
Mediated divorces are becoming increasingly common. Many couples choose to divorce this way rather than pursue litigated divorce because mediation is typically less expensive and takes less time. If they have kids, it also is good preparation for working together as...
Preventing parental alienation during and after divorce
Divorce can be a challenging time for families, especially when children are involved. One of the most distressing issues that can arise during this time of transition is parental alienation. This occurs when one parent consciously or unconsciously influences a child...
Custody orders may need to change with family circumstances
Parents and/or family law judges may put a lot of effort into establishing an appropriate custody order. People need to think carefully about current family circumstances and the potential future needs of the children to create arrangements that truly work for the...
3 situations that may justify a Texas child support modification
Child support in Texas exists for the protection of children whose parents live separately. The support paid by one parent helps ensure that the other can reasonably meet the needs of the children. When the courts establish a child support order, they look at the...
Answering top FAQs about collaborative divorce
There are many different approaches to the modern divorce process. Some spouses choose the scorched-earth approach in which they do everything in their power to cause consequences for their spouses with no regard for the long-term impact of their choices. Others may...
