Some people age so well that the years hardly seem to matter at all. Others experienced a sharp decline in mental acuity shortly after they retire. Factors ranging from underlying health issues and family genetics to personality may influence the experiences people...
It may have been hard to originally create a custody agreement with your ex. Parents in the middle of a divorce or a breakup often struggle to share custody at first, and setting all the details about your schedules can be difficult. However, as the family adjusts to...
If you and your spouse can't agree about sharing custody or splitting up your property, then you will have to litigate your divorce to resolve these matters. You will file a contested divorce and gather evidence. You will then use your documentation to explain your...
When you don't understand the Texas laws about divorce, you may not understand your rights or how the process really works. Many people believe misinformation about dissolution proceedings that may prevent them from pursuing their best lives. For example, some people...
Never assume that estate planning is done once you get the plan filed. It is complete, but it’s not done, per se. You still need to consider updating your plan at certain times in your life. Do not just set it and forget it. But when should you update it? Here are a...
Divorce complicates your life in a number of different ways, including sharing custody with your ex. The courts find that it is best for children to spend time with both parents, so they typically split custody. Even if this isn’t even, it gives both parents a chance...
After your divorce, you and your ex-spouse may still need to work together to raise your child. It should be both of your goals to have a positive co-parenting relationship because being able to work together means that you’ll be better able to help your child as they...
During your divorce, one of the requirements is that you and your spouse report all of your income and assets. You’ll go through them to determine which are marital assets and which are separate. Then, they’ll be divided approximately 50-50, since Texas is a community...
As someone who is going through a divorce, one of the things that will certainly help you is to avoid all social media. While you might enjoy catching up with friends or family online, it’s best not to give your estranged spouse any fuel to add to the fire of your...
Almost any parent who has endured shared custody after a divorce will quickly tell you that the worst thing about ending a marriage is the loss of time with your kids. Split custody or co-parenting arrangements are great for kids because they help preserve both of...
