You’ve signed the papers, the custody orders are in place, and the divorce is finally final. While this may seem like a purely congratulatory moment, you may be left wondering what exactly to do next after surviving this tumultuous time. Though it may seem difficult,...
Getting divorced is an emotionally taxing experience. In addition to separating romantically, divorce often means divvying up your property between one another, including what may have been the biggest investment for the both of you—the marital home. If you’ve been...
A divorce is devastating enough to deal with, but the fact that you suddenly find yourself no longer living with the kids can crush the strongest of men. So where do you begin to pick up the pieces and how do you accept (and live with) all these drastic changes? Life...
Getting divorced is painful not only for the two people in the relationship, but the children involved as well. If you’re considering divorce or have already initiated divorce proceedings, take time to consider how you will talk to your children about what is ahead...
Death is a very uncomfortable topic and one few of us want to dwell on. Yet, we need to have certain things in place for when the day comes in order to make a traumatic experience easier for our loved ones. Even though attorneys are constantly reminding people of the...
When you finalize your divorce, the court will set out specific dollar amounts for spousal support and child support. While a court order provides these values and you should adhere to them, they are not set in stone. There are situations where you may want to...
A post-marital agreement, often referred to as a postnuptial agreement, is a document that you and your spouse execute after you are already married. It allows you to deal with significant financial matters regarding the marriage, including how property will be...
Many times the idea of a premarital agreement gets dragged through the mud, as people typically hear about them in conjunction with celebrity divorces. The fact of the matter is that premarital agreements benefit everyone, not just those with a lot of money. They are...
As blended families become more and more common and socially accepted these days, it stands to reason that sometimes a stepparent might have the desire to adopt one of their stepchildren. This beautiful and loving request is honored in the state of Texas provided that...
Becoming a parent is a huge honor as well as a huge responsibility, and in the state of Texas, establishing who a child’s father is can look like a number of different ways. When a couple is married and has a child, the husband is automatically named the child’s...
