Divorce can present new challenges that your children may have a difficult time coping with. One of these changes may involve helping your children get used to living in two separate houses. At first, splitting parenting time may be difficult for your children. But...
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Why divorce rates are high among military families
Divorce is common across Texas, and military families are no exception. The demands and challenges unique to military life often contribute to the higher divorce rates seen among these families. Several factors contribute to the prevalence of divorce among military...
4 tips for co-parenting at a parent-teacher conference
Your child’s education is important, and both parents play an important role in supporting their education. Parent-teacher conferences offer a valuable opportunity for parents to engage with educators and stay informed about their child's progress. For separated or...
Should you sign over your parental rights during your divorce?
Deciding to divorce is a challenging decision, but when you have children, it is even harder. Among the many decisions you will face is the consideration of parental rights. In Texas, as in many states, the option exists to voluntarily relinquish your parental rights....
You can rebuild your retirement after a divorce
Divorce can disrupt your plans for the future and deplete your retirement savings in a manner you never anticipated. Preparing for your future suddenly feels uncertain and you may grapple with where to start. Despite the impact of a split on your retirement savings,...
Signs that marriage counseling might not succeed
Texas couples who face an impasse in their marriage might turn to marriage counseling to resolve problems. Sometimes this works and the couple finds renewed happiness and purpose in their marriage Other times the counseling does not work and the next step involves...
How can you make co-parenting easier for your kids?
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you may have concerns about how this will affect many areas of your life as well as the lives of your children. You may specifically have concerns about how your children will do splitting their time between two...
When is the best time to file for divorce?
If your marriage is not working out as you hoped it would, you might be considering filing for divorce. Still, unless you are in immediate danger, you probably can decide when to call it quits. You can file tomorrow, wait a few weeks or even put off your divorce...
Ways you may increase the cost of your divorce
Everyone wants to find ways to save money, especially when they are going through a divorce. While you certainly want to ensure you spend what is necessary for good representation and to move the process along, you do not want to overspend needlessly. Unfortunately,...
How Much Are Spousal Maintenance Payments In Texas?
Each state has its own way of handling spousal support payments, or spousal maintenance. It can also depend on various factors. So, what should a person know about spousal maintenance payments when living in Texas? By what law does the court determine how much a...