Divorce

For many parents, the most pressing matter that they have to figure out during child custody discussions is the schedule the children will follow. There are many other factors that have to be decided when you have a child who has special needs.  One of the most pressing things that must be decided is which…

When you divorce in Texas, the family court sets terms for shared custody or co-parenting as well as child support or similar financial obligations. Shared custody is common, although it is entirely possible for the court to order joint custody while still giving one parent more parenting time than the other. If your ex has…

Young couples who decide to tie the knot are always very excited about what life has in store for them. They may hear warnings from family members about getting married at 18 or 19, but they take that step anyway because it just feels right at the time.  Those warnings usually come for a very…

In the months and years after a final divorce decree, it’s not uncommon in many Texas families for some changes to the parenting agreement to be needed. This is especially true when young children are involved, since modifications may become necessary as they age. Or take this as an example: If your income has been…

To be in the military, you must be committed. This is not an easy lifestyle. It takes work and sacrifice, and that applies even to those who never see combat. It’s simply a more difficult lifestyle, especially for a family, than most other careers provide. For instance, experts point out that many families move at…

Texas couples who know their marriage isn’t going to last have options. Many people think that the only choice for a divorce is to have the family courts make all the major decisions. However, you and your spouse can speed up the divorce process and reduce how much it costs by filing for an agreed…

Years ago, divorce only occurred in situations where one spouse could prove fault, and the grounds for fault were very restrictive. These days, no-fault divorces have become the standard, which means neither spouse has to prove the other is responsible for the divorce.  For those considering divorce, it is common to wonder if the reason…

You and your spouse decided to divorce, and you’ve both been wonderful about keeping your kids out of arguments or disputes. Now that the divorce is happening and you have a handle on many of the disputes around custody, it’s time to move into your new home.  Should the kids have a part in the…

Your relationship has seen better days, but is it really time to end your marriage? Such decisions seldom come easily, even when you’ve been mulling over the possibilities for a while. Before you decide if your marriage is really on life support, consider these questions: Is your spouse a source of physical stress? If you…

For decades, the tax laws regarding spousal support went virtually unchanged: The paying spouse was able to deduct spousal support from their taxes, and the receiving spouse had to pay the taxes on it. In practical terms, that could help reduce the total being paid on the money and generally encouraged paying spouses to be…