If you enjoy sharing snippets of your life with others online, you might need to consider breaking that habit when you begin the divorce process. There are three main reasons why this is an approach worthy of your consideration. 1. You may need time to do other things...
When you get divorced, you certainly do not have to get divorced in the same state or the same county where you got married. People sometimes worry about this because they may have moved a significant distance in the years between that marriage and the divorce. But if...
Make no mistake, divorce is tough on all levels – financially, spiritually and emotionally. If you and your spouse have decided to call it quits on your marriage, one of the most important decisions you will need to make is whether to continue living together under...
Infidelity is a major cause of divorce in Houston. Someone who has an affair runs the risk that their spouse will find out and end their marriage over it. Sexual infidelity may make for better gossip, especially if a celebrity or politician is involved. But there is...
A will forms one of the most pivotal parts of any estate plan. This legal instrument allows the testator to dictate who assets go to upon their death. Not only that, but it can make provisions for who will be your child’s legal guardian should you pass away....
Divorcing couples are bound to follow the asset division structures mandated by the states in which they live. There are nine states in the country that are known as “community property states. Texas is one of them. This means that Texas law requires couples to treat...
You may not have children, but you and your spouse do you have a much-loved pet, and you think of this pet as a fundamental part of your family. Now your spouse is asking for a divorce, and you’re worried that they are going to get to take the pet with them. You don’t...
It can be a challenge to gracefully let go of the home where you lived during your marriage. However, for those who want to leave the area or retain other assets, like their retirement savings or a small business, giving up possession of the marital home can be the...
If you’re going to be divorcing this year, one of your concerns may be how to deal with it at work. Should you tell anyone? What if you have to take time off for negotiations with your spouse or court dates? If you have children, will you be dealing with more...
It can easily be months between the time a couple separates and when their divorce is finalized. It can be even longer if they remain separated for some time before they make a decision about permanently ending the marriage. For a child, that can seem like a lifetime....
