In the age of social media, our lives are increasingly intertwined with our online presence. While platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have connected us in unprecedented ways, they can also play a significant role in the complexities of divorce. As a...
Divorce
What is high-asset divorce?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Texas has one of the lowest divorce rates in the country. However, 1.4 per 1,000 Texans still get divorced each year. Some of these divorces include an extensive amount of assets, making them so-called...
How does a protection order affect your Texas divorce?
Going through a divorce is often challenging and emotionally charged, even more so if you need a protection order against your spouse. A protection order, also known as a restraining order, is a court decree that restricts an individual from carrying out certain...
How do you manage your divorce so it is easier on your children?
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...
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...