You will make many decisions in the course of finalizing your divorce. You will have to figure out how to divide property, set up the child custody schedule and decide on child support. You may also have to determine spousal support. Spousal maintenance payments...
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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...
What factors are used to determine the amount of spousal maintenance in a divorce?
You and your spouse may have combined your finances after you got married and shared accounts for many years. And depending on your situation, you may have left your job or reduced your hours at work to manage your household and take care of young children. If your...
When can a spousal maintenance order be modified?
When couples call it quits, judges often rule that one spouse must support the other. The legal term for these court-ordered payments is spousal maintenance. As time moves forward, there may be rationales that justify altering the amount. There are guidelines in Texas...
How to reclaim your life after a divorce
Divorce can be a difficult experience, and you may feel like you have lost yourself in the difficulty of ending your marriage. Although there may be some part of you that is ready to move on, you may feel hesitant about moving forward with your life. According to...
4 Myths About Divorce In Texas
Common misconceptions about divorce may cause people to feel uncertain even when they know their decision is the right one. Learning about some of the most prevalent myths may provide people with some peace of mind. When the reason for a split is both legitimate and...
What are the grounds for annulment in Texas?
An annulment is a legal ruling that states that a marriage was never legally valid. In Texas, the grounds for annulment include factors based on age, intoxication, impotence, duress and mental incapacity. Annulment is somewhat rare, and divorce is more common. 1....
What are common signs a divorce may be in your future?
Nobody wants to admit their marriage is over, but sometimes divorce happens. If you are wondering about the state of your marriage, there may be some signs that ending your relationship is inevitable. Newsweek reported that some of the indicators of a divorce may be...
401(k) division during divorce
Most of those that come to see us here at the Law Office of Rebecca Anne Gonzalez often believe they know everything to expect heading into their divorce proceedings. It is for this very reason that so many express shock at having to divide up a 401(k). Many in Texas...
Mediation is a divorce option that is less stressful for children
Divorce mediation continues to gain in popularity because it has many advantages over a traditional divorce in court. Divorcing parents lean toward mediation as an option that is less stressful for everyone in the family. How mediation works Divorce mediation takes...