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When spouses get divorced, the process does not always have to go through litigation. Depending on whether or not you agree on every key legal matter in your divorce, you may have either a contested or uncontested divorce. It is also possible for a divorce to begin as a contested divorce and late...

If you are feeling lost and emotionally depleted after your divorce, you are not the only one. Divorce is a taxing process that can leave those involved feeling depressed, angry, hopeless, or simply exhausted. To bounce back from this experience, it is crucial to invest some time in yourself by p...

People commonly believe that spousal maintenance is automatically awarded in a divorce. However, unless the spouse seeking support meets certain requirements, a judge may refrain from awarding it all. Temporary spousal maintenance, which is support that only lasts the duration of the divorce, is ...

Divorce can take a heavy toll on kids, particularly those who are younger. Even if there was a lot of tension in your household recently, your children might not have expected you to split up, and the news can come as a huge shock to them. To help soften the blow of this life-altering event, you ...

Family courts believe stability and consistency are paramount to a child's well-being and, as such, it generally requires a substantial change in circumstances for a judge to consider modifying the order that is currently in place. Before you take your child custody modification case to court, ho...

Finding out that your spouse had an affair can be devastating and, although it may ultimately result in your divorce, your spouse's infidelity will not have much of a direct impact on the outcome of your divorce. Contrary to some of the most heavily perpetuated divorce myths, you cannot clean you...

If you are ending your marriage, you know you will have to divide all of your marital assets. Of course, this will include your retirement assets, such as your 401(k) or pension plan. However, depending on when you began accumulating your assets, you may not necessarily have to divide all of it. ...

In Texas, spousal maintenance is not guaranteed. Instead, whether it is awarded, how much is awarded, and the timeframe during which it may last are all based on a variety of important factors. If you lack the earning ability to reasonably care for your needs, however, it is likely you will recei...

If you recently divorced your spouse and have children, you understand how important it is to receive your child support payments to adequately care for them. Child support is a matter family courts treat seriously, so if your former spouse stopped making payments, you should act as soon as possi...

When couples create a prenuptial agreement, their lives can potentially change a great deal throughout their marriage and they may need to make modifications to accommodate them. If you would like to make changes to your prenuptial agreement, you will be pleased to know that this is possible. How...

Parenting is difficult no matter what your marital status may be. However, there is no denying that divorced parents tend to face greater and more unique challenges due to the changed dynamics of their family. If you are trying to work on becoming a better co-parent, we have some tips that may be...

If you are in the middle of a child custody dispute, you likely have a lot of concerns regarding the outcome of your case and how to best navigate it. For parents, nothing is more important than their children, which is why these are often such emotionally charged cases. Continue reading to learn...

Being arrested is a frightening experience. In the moment, you might feel a strong desire to fight back against law enforcement officials and profess your innocence. Immediately after the arrest, you might feel uncertain of what to do or what comes next. There are several important things you n...

There are a lot of common misconceptions about divorce. Whether you wish to file for divorce yourself or you have been served divorce papers from your spouse, you might be understandably concerned about what comes next. Here, we have dispelled five of the most common myths about divorce in Texas...

If you are paying or receiving spousal support, there may be a time when your financial circumstances change so substantially that you may need to have the court order modified. One way to accomplish this is by reaching out to your former spouse and having a conversation about your situation, so ...

Children thrive on consistent and stable environments and, unfortunately, after a divorce, life can seem anything but stable. Creating a steadfast environment may be an even greater challenge now that your children will essentially go between two different households if you share custody, but it ...

People's lives can change substantially after a divorce and, in some cases, relocating for a new job or to be closer to family may be absolutely necessary. If you share custody of your children, however, this is not a straightforward situation. One of your first options would be to discuss the re...

If you and your spouse recently decided to call it quits on your marriage, things are likely a little tense at home. Although it seems only logical to move out during this process and spare yourselves any unpleasant encounters, moving out before your divorce is finalized is actually a pretty big ...

Divorce is a difficult experience for children to endure and, to ensure they develop the healthy coping skills they need to overcome it, it is crucial for parents to provide compassionate support and comfort. We compiled a list of tips to set you on the right path toward helping your children cop...

No marriage is perfect. However, not every problem spouses encounter will result in a divorce. In some cases, relationships can bounce back from certain obstacles, no matter how egregious or life-shattering they may be. Every situation is unique in its own way. That said, there are some issues th...

Divorce can have a profound impact on a person's life and distract you from your day-to-day tasks, including work. The last thing you want is for this major life event to further spread negative ripple effects throughout your life by impacting your ability to perform your job duties, which is why...

Your child support order may not always be appropriate for you or your children. Life constantly changes and sometimes these changes warrant post-divorce modifications. That said, any parent who wishes to petition the court to request child support modification must demonstrate that circumstances...

When a marriage ends, spouses must divide their marital assets. They must also divide their debts, however. If you both have unpaid debts, you might be wondering what will happen and who will be responsible for it. If the debt was accumulated during your marriage, it will likely be split between ...

Co-parenting after a divorce presents a lot of challenges and obstacles for a family and, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, these challenges are likely greater than ever. The important thing to remember is that you and your former spouse must continue to comply with your child custody order. However,...

There are a plethora of myths surrounding the divorce process, so before you embark on the process, take a moment to debunk some of these dangerous misconceptions. You want the decisions you make during your divorce to be influenced by the knowledgeable legal advice of your attorney rather than t...