Divorce

Tax season is not everyone’s favorite time of year. And if you recently went through a divorce in San Antonio, things will change a bit from what you are used to. Married couples can experience some significant tax breaks, such as receiving credits for income, education, adoption, child care, and more. Marriage almost gets treated…

Sadly, marriages end for many reasons. If you believe your union is over because of irreconcilable differences or any other reason, seeking legal counsel is the natural next step. How long it takes to get divorced depends on where you live, among other factors. If you and your spouse are residents of San Antonio, find…

If you want to file for divorce in Texas, it is normal to be apprehensive. You might have no idea whether your spouse will contest the divorce or if they will fight you on everything during the property division process. To help protect what is rightfully yours, learn whether your spouse can truly “get everything”…

Making the decision to divorce is difficult; however, the divorce process does not have to be. When you and your spouse are about to end your marriage, there will be certain obstacles that you must overcome, especially if there are children involved. You do not want to make matters worse by fighting with your spouse…

For many married couples who are contemplating divorce, it can be difficult to even come to the decision. When considering a divorce, there are many factors both spouses think about before committing to the decision. However, one of the factors that many married couples rarely consider is how their location will affect their divorce. In…

Many couples who have been through a divorce understand how difficult the process can be. Even though the courts declare that all matters of the marriage will be separated equitably, one or both of the ex-spouses might be dissatisfied with the divorce order. However, it is important to understand that the divorce order is legally…

If you own a business and are facing a divorce, you might wonder if your spouse will have rights to your business. Will you have to divide the business with your spouse? Will you be able to keep running the business after the divorce? Adding one or more businesses to the division of property required…

When two people are married, it is typical that one spouse pays for health insurance for both parties through their employer-sponsored health care plan. When a divorce happens, many people wonder what happens to these benefits. In short, the spouse who is currently paying for health insurance is not required to continue to pay for…

Arbitration and mediation are often used interchangeably, but they have major differences. They share in common that they are both a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). During arbitration, parties can decide things like on child custody, spousal maintenance, and property division. The goals are very similar to filing for divorce in court. However, the…

When people think of divorce, they often think of conflict. It is, after all, a legal breakup, and emotions can run high even in amicable, mutual dissolutions. There are certain situations, however, where the divorce is so hostile that negotiations completely break down. We call these “high conflict” divorces, and they can be especially stressful.…