Sometimes, relationships simply run their course. While you and your spouse may not have got into some dramatic fight, you may have a gut feeling that the marriage will never get better and that you want a divorce. Perhaps you feel that the two of you have simply...
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Shared custody is good for parents as well as their children
Most people readily acknowledge that shared custody or co-parenting is good for kids when their parents split up unless one parent poses a risk to them. Nonetheless, it is common for people to assume that the benefits for children in shared custody arrangements come...
5 questions to ask a prospective Texas divorce lawyer
As you prepare for your initial consultation with a prospective divorce attorney, you may experience feelings of uncertainty or intimidation. For those who have never gone through a divorce, remember that such feelings are completely normal. Unfortunately, the way you...
What do you need to know about debt when divorcing in Texas?
Each state has its own laws on the handling of debt and assets during a divorce. Texas law requires that a married couple accept responsibility for each other's necessaries. It doesn't matter what your gender is; the law applies to everyone. Because of the community...
3 options to divide a business in divorce
Divorcing couples need to focus on numerous aspects of their finances as they navigate their way through the process. From dividing assets to determining debt responsibility, both parties will work together to find a successful resolution. When the process includes a...
Property division and other financial issues in a divorce
Texas couples who are getting a divorce should be aware that it is a community property state, and this means that all joint marital assets are supposed to be divided equally. This is only one of several financial issues likely to come up during the process. Property...
Is the divorce rate decreasing?
Everyone in Texas has likely heard the oft-repeated fact that about 50% of marriages end in divorce. While this might have been true several years ago, it's not true today. In fact, studies have shown that younger generations are actually divorcing less and staying...
Sometimes, divorce has financial benefits
When it comes to divorce, many people in San Antonio only hear about financial disasters. Each spouse in a split-up is worried about the division of assets and how it will affect them. The truth is that there can be a positive financial change in someone's life both...
How can people take stock of their assets during a divorce?
During a divorce in Texas, it's important for both individuals to know the difference between community property and separate property. Community property is anything that was acquired during the marriage and can be divided between the former spouses. Conversely,...
Make smart decisions with a pending divorce
Many married couples in Texas and across the nation wind up getting a divorce, but some of the people involved make common mistakes that undermine their ability to get a truly fair resolution. The internet can be a terrific source of useful information, but it could...