Divorce

Trying to get through a divorce with as few problems and as little confusion as possible is enough of a challenge on its own. The challenge becomes much harder when children are involved. There are many ways a divorce can upset a child, and it is up to the parents to help shield them from…

Divorcing parents usually share the same primary concern about their situation: Who will get custody of their children after the divorce? Texas law is somewhat unique in that custody is called “conservatorship,” and there’s more than one kind. The difference between managing and possessory conservatorship Possessory conservatorship is basically what other states refer to as…

Most people know that they don’t want to drag out their divorce or continue to deal with the relationship issues they’re facing indefinitely. They know that they want to do what is fair and get out of their marriage with the assets that they deserve. The majority of divorcing spouses are willing to sit down…

Your spouse comes to you and says they’re ready to start a family. You tell them you need some time to think about it. And, while you do think about your desire to have children, you also spend that time thinking about the impact such a development could have on your marriage. Will it make…

Being single isn’t always easy, especially if you have been married before. After divorce, you may desire a new relationship but feel worried about getting out there again. If you live in San Antonio, you might be in luck. According to WalletHub, Alamo City is the second-best city in Texas for singles. WalletHub rated more…

It is common for property division to be the most pressing concern for people divorcing if they don’t have kids. Even for those with children, the outcome of splitting up your assets and debts will have a major impact on your life after the divorce and the quality of life that you can provide for…

Legally speaking, of course, you don’t have to tell your boss anything about your marital life. If you’re getting divorced and you want to keep it to yourself, that’s fine. You don’t have to say anything. That said, it is often best to talk to your boss and at least give them an idea of…

The common marital challenges that lead to divorce can often be magnified for military couples. The high stress conditions of military service and extended deployments of one or both spouses are emotionally taxing. When there are children involved and one anchor parent has to alternate between being a single or co-parent, it creates unique challenges…

Stress. Everyone has it at one time or another. In 2020, people have had plenty of it because of economic struggles and the changing environment of the country. Stress is also one of the leading causes of divorce. Financial stress, stress from illnesses and stress from other situations can weigh down a marriage and even…

While preparing for your divorce, you may worry about your financial future. Your spouse may have earned most – or all – of your household’s income, and you may struggle without it. Your fears might be especially palpable because Texas is among the most difficult states to receive spousal maintenance in. Yet, your circumstances could…