For some married couples, adopting pets is an alternative to having children. For others, pets enhance the family unit. They teach children responsibility and provide comfort for everyone in the household. Regardless of whether divorcing spouses have children, their pets can become a point of contention if they decide to divorce. Some people contemplating divorce think about requesting shared pet…
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Many people begin divorce negotiations with the same goal. If they own a home with their spouse, they decide that they want the house when they divorce. After all, the marital home may represent years of investment. It may have a higher fair market value than any other single resource the spouses share with one another. However, spouses don’t have…
Navigating financial matters is often one of the most complicated elements of divorce. Divorcing spouses frequently disagree about how to share their resources and divide responsibility for their shared obligations, such as their credit card balances. Community property rules leave almost everything acquired during marriage vulnerable to division when people divorce. In some cases, spouses may suffer secondary financial consequences.…
People may devote years of personal savings and countless hours of effort to establish or grow a business. Whether an entrepreneur starts a small retail shop or opens a professional practice after getting a degree, their business likely requires a lot of effort and ongoing investment. They may be very proud of the company that they run, and it may…
Parents who share custody have to continue interacting with each other despite the major change in their relationship. They see each other frequently during custody exchanges and need to exchange information about their children with one another. They may do so using a parenting app or via email. Parents generally need to know about what has happened in their children’s…
Substance abuse can sometimes be the reason a marriage fails. One spouse may grow tired of dealing with the other when they come home drunk or high. They may feel frustrated over the amount of money going to a partner’s addiction. Ironically, the very issue that may prompt them to want a divorce may leave them feeling like they cannot…
Some people approach divorce with a perspective that doesn’t serve their well-being. They have many uncomfortable emotions that can prevent them from making rational decisions that prioritize their long-term goals and needs. For example, they may focus on getting the process over quickly and keeping the cost as low as possible. While avoiding unnecessary expenses is a smart decision, some…
The more property that people share during marriage, the harder it tends to be when it becomes time to divide those assets during divorce. Contrary to what people often hear about community property rules, a straightforward 50/50 split of all marital property isn’t necessarily what happens during divorce. Both judges dividing property in litigated divorces and spouses can set property…
In Texas divorces, dividing assets can be a complex process, sometimes especially regarding non-traditional property like season tickets. Whether the issue involves tickets to professional sports games, concerts or theater performances, season tickets are often highly coveted and may hold significant sentimental and financial value for one or both spouses. If spouses cannot reach an agreement on this matter, they…
For children, the divorce of their parents may be their first real traumatic experience. It can be difficult to watch their parents fighting. Even if the adults in the family do their best to shield their children from their conflicts, divorce can alter a child’s sense of family. They may struggle to adjust to the new living arrangements. Children worry…
