As divorcing parents, you are dealing with many emotions and so are your children. Helping your children understand and adapt to the breakup of the family structure is difficult, but there are ways to make it easier for everyone. Litigation issues Children know when...
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Can you get a passport if you have child support arrears?
Whether you hope to take your children to Mexico to visit family, travel with them to foreign countries or need to get across the border for custody-related purposes, you need a U.S. passport. In many cases, debt does not affect your ability to get a passport....
What determines if you get spousal maintenance in Texas?
When your Texas marriage comes to an end and your ex was the primary breadwinner, you may worry about whether you might be able to maintain a similar quality of life after your split to the one you do now. If you do not think it is feasible to maintain your standard...
Taking a look at your child support payment options
If you recently ended your marriage or currently find yourself in the middle of a divorce, it is important to understand how various divorce issues could affect you. For example, if you have kids, you might have to pay child support. If you have never paid child...
Should you propose with your grandmother’s engagement ring?
Your grandmother's engagement ring has always been appealing to you. Not only is the ring inherently beautiful and elegant, but it also represents your family's rich history of love and commitment. Now that you have your family's blessing to propose with the heirloom...
What is collaborative divorce?
Divorce looks different for every couple. Not only does every split itself differ from case to case, but each couple may choose different methods of handling the divorce. For example, many people want to avoid the expense and struggles of taking a divorce case to...
Divorce, co-parenting and the importance of communication
As you approach divorce, you probably struggle to contain your emotions, and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may be the last person you want to talk to. However, if the two of you are parents, you will find that communication is essential as you continue to raise your...
What are the grounds for divorce?
A divorce may spring out of an agreement between spouses to go their separate ways. There is a reason behind the decision to split, and whoever files for divorce cites it in the petition. Under Texas law, divorcing couples may choose to name the cause or grounds of...
Mediation can make the divorce process easier on everyone
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. Many couples find that is a better option than going through a divorce in court. This is a process that offers many benefits and is easier on everyone in the family, including children. How it works Mediation is a...
Divorce rates for U.S. immigrants
Many immigrants in the U.S. face a complicated set of challenges. They often must deal with learning a new language, overcoming a different culture and finding rewarding work. All of these challenges can place extra stress on families and marriages, though some...