If you and your ex-spouse have a joint custody of your children, you must swap the kids at the beginnings and ends of your parenting time. Even if you did not have a particularly bitter divorce, the custody exchange has the potential to cause friction between you and...
Divorce creates unique challenges for families in Texas who must decide how to arrange the care of their children. Parents must juggle many factors that may include relocation, careers and the individual needs of each child in their family. Parents that prioritize...
Estate planning is a task that many in Texas often do not look forward to. One need only consider the fact that (according to Gallup) barely only 44% of American adults actually have a will. The reason why may be due to the fact that estate planning goes far beyond...
When it comes to the distribution of marital property, every state is different so it is imperative to review the laws in Texas. Some people do not prepare for the division of marital property and this is often challenging for those with a high net worth and...
You want to divorce amicably from your current spouse, but you may anticipate a fight in the weeks ahead. Have you protected your assets from your soon-to-be-ex's reach? Safeguard the hard work you invested in building your assets. Take quick action to start the next...
If you find yourself in the midst of a divorce from your spouse, you might feel overwhelmed about your future. Going through a divorce is one of the most emotionally intense times in your life. Many people describe the divorce process as a rollercoaster. To alleviate...
Dealing with someone's estate and property after they die may seem like a daunting task. However, the process of probate is an important step in dealing with these debts and assets, along with fulfilling the person's final wishes. Definition According to FindLaw, the...
When Texas couples decide to divorce, they should share a goal of dividing assets fairly. However, one spouse may have suspicions that his or her partner is hiding assets. Your partner may conceal assets by denying their existence, transferring property to others,...
All states impose residency requirements for citizens wishing to divorce. While some states require only that a person be a resident of the state at the time of filing, most states require that you live there for a minimum period of time before you can file for...
The complexities and emotional stress of divorce can make it easy to overlook certain issues like your insurance coverage. Your divorce may impact your insurance policies, perhaps even causing you to lose coverage. So taking a closer look at your insurance and...