Obtaining a divorce is a huge step that requires careful consideration. Frequently, former spouses manage to come to amicable arrangements. In fact, very few divorce cases end up being fully resolved by the courts.  Nevertheless, there are a significant number of divorces that become highly contested. Issues such as child custody, property division, and business…

By all accounts, a divorce is one of the most stressful events that anyone can go through in life. With that in mind, if you have an upcoming divorce, you may be wondering exactly what to expect so you can prepare yourself. Here is a brief overview of each step in the divorce process, from…

Divorce can hit your funds hard. Not only will you need to pay fees and give up some of the property you once considered yours, but you may also lose future income. Perhaps your spouse earned to help pay the bills, or maybe they provided free childcare so that you could spend more time working…

Children are a big part of what makes the holidays worth celebrating. After all, they enjoy the gift-giving, the costumes and the special foods. Watching their reactions to floats participating in televised parades or their anticipation to open presents can be a big part of your own joy during the holiday season. Unfortunately, your holiday…

Once, the standard assumption in a divorce was that the children would live with the mother and the father would get visitation rights. Times have changed, and most judges now favor a joint custody arrangement. Different states use different terms when talking about custody. Are you familiar with the terminology used here in Texas? How…

Divorce is an expensive process. You have to pay for attorneys and the courts’ time. You will also have to split your assets with your spouse.  If your spouse is the one who works or who was the primary wage-earner in your family, you may not feel like you can support yourself during or right…

Texas is one of the few states in the nation that still recognize “common law” marriages. Also called a “marriage without formalities” or an “informal marriage,” this is a legal marital relationship that begins without any official acknowledgment or ceremony. Understanding when a common law marriage exists — and what it means later — is…

Someone in San Antonio who is getting divorced in their 30s or 40s has a lot of things on their mind. Their retirement is probably not first on the list. Most likely, worrying about things like child custody, who gets to keep the house and other more immediate concerns are taking up more brain cells…