When a married couple in Texas decides to divorce, maintenance could be one of the issues they need to address. Spousal maintenance is the term for financial support provided for one spouse by the other. Other states call such payments alimony or spousal support....
Parents may spend weeks or months negotiating, litigate in court or attend mediation to arrive at an arrangement for shared custody. Once a judge reviews and approves a custody order, parents have an obligation to follow that order and cooperate with one another to...
Whether you call it “spousal support” or “alimony,” spousal maintenance payments from one ex-spouse to the other after a divorce can be a hot-button issue for both parties. One usually feels that they’re being asked to give too much, while the other may feel that...
Most people imagine living independently well into their golden years, but that dream isn't achievable for everyone. Some people will eventually require support from family members or professionals due to medical challenges and declining cognitive function as they...
You get divorced, and you and your spouse cannot determine on your own how you want to share custody of your children. You go to court, and a ruling is made. The court provides an order that you both have to follow, stipulating how you are supposed to share custody....
For most couples, the biggest asset they own is their house – and that means it’s often the biggest financial challenge that must be addressed during a divorce. Selling it and splitting the proceeds is often the easiest, quickest way to deal with the house, but you...
A lot of things can change in the years and even months after your child custody order goes into place. While modifying a custody order isn’t something most parents (and judges) want to do on a frequent basis, sometimes it’s warranted. For example, it’s not uncommon...
Spousal maintenance, which is often referred to as “alimony,” isn’t automatic in Texas, nor is it usually designed to last forever. How long you have to pay spousal support is limited largely by the duration of your marriage to a dependent spouse, unless that spouse...
Your estate plan helps guarantee the financial stability of your loved ones if anything happens to you. It is quite common for people to make their spouse their main beneficiary in their estate plan and possibly to grant their spouse certain forms of authority as...
Deciding to divorce is a huge decision that will completely change your family and your future. It is only natural that you want to give your relationship every opportunity despite the challenges you currently face. Many couples can work through conflicts and preserve...
