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...
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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...
Can a judge deny a divorce in Texas?
While it does not happen often, yes, a Texas judge can deny you a divorce for a number of reasons. To begin with, TxDivorce.org explains that Texas has a 2-prong residency requirement. One spouse must live in Texas for at least six months prior to the filing of a...
What are the costs associated with a divorce?
Divorce can be expensive, but it does not have to be. If you understand the costs associated with the process, you can make choices that will help to keep the cost manageable. U.S. News and World Report explains that knowing the general costs and working from there...
Do you have to pay child support to see your child?
You do your best to provide for your child and to comply with the court’s support order. Due to a recent injury, serious illness, job loss or other factors, though, you may find yourself falling behind on your support payments. In response, your child’s other parent...