Signing final divorce papers is often a monumental occasion for those looking to end a marriage. In many ways, this can signal that the divorce process is finally “over.” While this may be the last step for some couples, it is not uncommon for some matters to need to...
Planning for the later years in life often involves creating multiple forms of retirement income. However, divorce can disrupt even the most carefully laid plans. From your retirement savings account to things like Social Security benefits, divorce may have you...
As you end your marriage, there are a lot of decisions you have to make. One of them is deciding if you are going to keep your married name or revert to your maiden name. In Texas, you have the right to do either. However, if you do decide to change your name, timing...
Ending a marriage can cause significant financial hardship for a spouse who has been out of the workforce for some time, who is already in retirement years or makes less than their soon-to-be ex. The state of Texas does allow for spousal maintenance to be included in...
One of the biggest concerns parents in Texas have when going through the divorce process is being able to take care of their children from a financial standpoint when all is said and done. Generally, both parents are responsible for contributing money toward their...
Deciding what to do with a home during divorce is a big undertaking. Unlike other marital assets that might be either emotionally or financially valuable, homes tend to carry both emotional and financial worth. This is especially true for mothers who hope to keep the...
In the vast majority of custody cases, both parents are in a joint custody situation after a divorce. This is because the court believes that it is in the best interest of the child for both parents to stay active in his or her life even if they divorce. However,...
When you got married, you probably did not intend on splitting from your spouse, but divorce is still a common experience for many. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that in 2018, 782, 083 divorces and annulments occurred in the U.S. Even if your...
As you and your spouse age, you may find yourself discussing and contemplating divorce. Gray divorce is becoming increasingly more common among elderly people, as many choose to end a marriage while approaching retirement years. Money matters According to Business...
Texas parents like you have to think of your child first during divorce. You need to figure out child custody arrangements. You must decide on child support payments. You have to do this in addition to determining alimony or asset division. On top of that, you need to...