On its face, divorce might seem straightforward. You and your spouse untangle your assets, figure out a parenting schedule, and go your separate ways. But the truth is that many marriage dissolutions are much more complicated. Agreements are unlikely to be reached on...
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How to tell your children that you’re getting divorced
When your marriage is on the rocks and you start thinking about divorce, you might find yourself overwhelmed by everything you have to do to ready yourself for the future. This includes gathering relevant financial documentation and preparing a post-divorce budget,...
Is divorce mediation right for you?
If your marriage is headed toward divorce, you might conjure images of hard-fought battles that are laced with contentiousness and harsh statements. But your marriage dissolution doesn’t have to head to trial in a full-blown adversarial process. Instead, you can...
How can you defend against a motion to modify child custody?
It can be shocking to be served with a motion to modify custody filed by your children’s other parent. After all, the motion might request significant restrictions on your parenting time with your kids, or it might even seek to cease contact altogether. This can leave...
Five key considerations in your high-asset divorce
A high-asset divorce can be hard fought. Although you may be inclined to try to avoid that conflict, doing so could leave you in a less advantageous position as you move into your post-divorce life. So, as you figure out how to navigate your high-asset divorce, you...
How can a CDFA benefit your financial future
Ending a marriage in Texas can be expensive, and having a CDFA can make the transition easier. Through the help of a CDFA, you can protect your financial future during and after a divorce. CDFA: Who they are and what they do A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst...
What happens to the family home in a divorce?
In a Texas divorce, assets acquired during the marriage are, with some exceptions, divided in an equal fashion. Therefore, assuming that the home is held in the marital estate, you would be entitled to roughly 50% of its value. Of course, you would need to account for...
Marital infidelity and divorce
A spouse’s infidelity can threaten what seemed like the most stable of marriages. Whether the suspicion of cheating was present for a while or the infidelity was a complete surprise, the relationship between the spouses suffers and the repercussions of the cheating...
Setting healthy boundaries in a co-parenting plan
Those planning on getting divorced in Texas with children usually want to keep a strong relationship with their offspring. One part of that relationship is developing a healthy co-parenting strategy that stresses cooperation for the children's good. Models for...
Understanding the six stages of divorce in Texas
Divorce is never easy, whether you're in Texas or anywhere else in the world. It can be a lengthy and painful journey that affects both parties involved. While each divorce is unique, many divorces tend to go through six stages. These stages are not always linear, and...