When a divorce happens, often a person is looking for a fresh start. For many, starting over may mean relocating to another city or even another state. Relocating to a new area isn't always viable if you plan to make that move with your kids. You'll have to take...
You may have been thinking about divorcing for a long time, yet you are still waiting for “the right moment” to tell your spouse the marriage is over. While some moments are better than others, there will never be an ideal moment to tell your spouse. Much like jumping...
You and your spouse were married overseas -- but then you immigrated to the United States and became citizens. When your marriage fell apart, however, your spouse went back overseas to get a “quickie” divorce -- knowing that you would be at a serious disadvantage that...
Disagreeing with your ex about how to split up your property is a common issue for divorcing spouses. The more valuable a particular item or account is, the more likely it is for you and your ex to disagree about what to do with it. Businesses and real estate holdings...
When thinking about how to split assets in your divorce, you must also consider dealing with your debts -- something many divorcing couples fail to consider until they get deeper into the process. The more you understand about how property division works in a divorce,...
If you have family in another country, you might want to travel to see them with your child. To do so, you need to follow the correct procedures. You need the other parent's permission to travel overseas with your child Customs officials at a border or airport will...
Once you decide that you want to divorce your spouse, you probably want to leave this whole chapter of your life behind you. Knowing that there are weeks or months of limbo between when you decide your marriage is over and when the state of Texas agrees that it is...
When your divorce takes place in Texas, you likely have questions about asset division in the state. These questions are especially relevant if you have lived with your spouse for many years and accumulated significant property together over that time. Review the...
The conclusion of your divorce proceedings in Texas brings with it a certain degree of finality. Yet in reality, you now face a future in which your ex-spouse still maintains a large presence in your life. This is especially true if you have children together. While...
Whether you collect classic cars, rare books or anything else, your collection represents a significant investment of time, money and effort. If your collection is part of the marital estate, you must have a strategy for addressing its ownership during your divorce. ...
