When going through a divorce, it is beneficial to have the guidance of other parties who know what they are doing. This is one of the many benefits of mediation during a divorce. But what exactly is it, and what do mediators actually do? Defining mediation Forbes...
Divorce
Do you get to keep your inheritance after divorce?
When going through divorce, the division of assets often ends up being a top concern for many people. This is especially true for people with a lot to lose, or a lot to gain or keep. For example, if you gained an inheritance during your marriage, where does the...
Common mistakes people make when getting divorced
Divorce can be a very stressful time in your life. There are so many things to think about and put into action at the same time. It is easy for these details to get away from you, but they could come back to haunt you later. Read on for some common mistakes people...
Will your divorce be too complicated for mediation?
Perhaps you and your spouse have acquired significant assets throughout a long marriage. Now you are facing divorce. You dread the thought of a lengthy and possibly contentious court process, but will your divorce be too complicated for mediation? About mediation...
Should I delete social media during a divorce?
Most people have social media accounts. We use them for many things: to connect with loved ones that are far away, to see what our friends are doing and to let other people know how we are doing. Social media has become part of the modern social fabric of the world....
5 tips for a more confident approach to property division
Texas is a community property state. This means that you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse will share marital property equally, or as close to it as possible. For this reason, you may be facing property division with a certain amount of angst. Here are five tips to help...
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....
How do the courts divide property during a Texas divorce?
Dividing property is often one of the most stressful and complicated aspects of divorce. This is especially true if spouses have many assets. The first thing that couples should know is that Texas is a community property state. How the court divides assets during...
Divorce and child support enforcement
If you are in the early stages of getting a divorce and you have children, it is important to think about child support. If you expect to owe support, you need to review the different factors that courts analyze when determining how much support a non-custodial parent...
4 questions to ask regarding student loan debt and divorce
Student loan debt is a unique type of debt and, as such, necessitates special treatment in divorce. This is particularly true in situations in which the borrowers obtained the loans during the marriage. Many individuals wrongly assume that the person whose name is on...