Divorce is a significant turning point in a shared life. In many aspects, it marks the end of something that belonged to the both of you. But the end of a marriage does not have to mean losing what you built from scratch; at least not in the case of business owners who poured years of effort, sacrifice and vision…
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When you are the middle of a divorce and custody case, one of the questions you may ask is: Will the judge listen to what my child wants? In Texas, your child’s preference can matter, but it does not control the outcome. Courts focus on your child’s stability, safety and long-term well-being rather than choosing sides between parents. Understanding how…
After your divorce, you may feel ready to start dating again. Perhaps you create an online dating profile or accept a dinner invitation from a mutual friend. Eventually, you meet someone special and the relationship becomes serious. Then a concern arises: Could this new relationship affect your custody arrangement? This is a common worry among divorced parents. Fortunately, understanding the…
Families today look different than before. Now, many children grow up in blended families. They have stepparents or other adults who help raise them. Some of these adults wonder if they can become legal parents. In Texas, the answer depends on the situation and what happens in court. What rights do stepparents and caregivers have? In Texas, a stepparent doesn’t…
As you go over the formal dissolution of your marriage, your family’s dynamics will begin to change. Although this process is necessary, your children will still need a solid foundation that can help make their transitions easier to bear. Here are three effective ways to show support for them as they navigate through your divorce: Unburden their feelings of guilt…
Divorce disrupts family life, changes relationship dynamics and affects people’s mental health. Spouses aren’t the only ones who suffer during a divorce. Their shared children may also struggle to adjust to the changes in family circumstances. The impact of divorce on children is a well-known phenomenon, and some parents even delay divorce because they don’t want to put their children…
Divorce proceedings tend to negatively affect people’s finances. Divorce generates a variety of expenses, including the cost of legal representation and time in court. The obligation to divide assets can exacerbate the financial challenges people experience during and after divorce. People preparing for divorce usually want to move on with their lives quickly after the end of a marriage. The…
Couples with valuable assets often have a more difficult time navigating divorce proceedings than those with minimal property. The process of negotiating asset division terms can take months to complete. Spouses have to decide who retains which assets, what property they need to liquidate and how to delegate responsibility for any shared financial obligations. In some cases, spouses may struggle…
In Texas, where many families value social standing and community involvement, the future of a country club membership during divorce can raise both legal and personal concerns. The first step is to determine whether the membership is considered marital property. In Texas, which is a community property state, assets acquired during the marriage are generally subject to equal division. If…
Sharing custody forces people who have ended their relationship with one another to interact regularly. Co-parents often go through a challenging adjustment. Eventually, everyone in the family settles into the new normal, and custody exchanges become part of the routine. Parents adapt to the need to communicate with one another and work cooperatively for the benefit of their children. Initially,…
