Texas laws can be somewhat unique -- including the rules surrounding child custody. The terminology used and the way that custody is divided in this state may surprise you.Here are some of the basics you need to know about child custody issues in Texas: It...
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Month: January 2020
What’s the point of divorce mediation?
When you're going through a divorce, sitting down at a table and trying to negotiate with your spouse may sound like the very last thing you want to do.Here's why you should consider divorce mediation anyway: Mediation can save money.There are a lot of costs...
What’s the cost of a divorce in Texas?
One thing that hits people hardest during a divorce is the expense of the process. Aside from filing fees, there may be expenses for realtors, appraisers, tax professionals and more. Every negotiation over how to divide the assets or what visitation and custody should...
Common marital stress that leads to divorce
Marriages begin full of love, hope and desire. The drive to take care of each other for better or worse is alive and well. However, over time, the unfortunate realities of life may settle in and start to pry out those happy feelings, replacing them with stress.A...
What should you reconsider after filing for divorce?
In Texas, there's a 60-day "cool-off" period between the time you file a petition for a divorce and the time the court can grant it. The law is purposefully designed to give couples a chance to reconsider. Divorce is, after all, a big step and highly disruptive to the...
Support for a disabled child’s needs
When a child has special needs, you know that there are often unexpected expenses waiting around every corner. Many of those needs should be factored into a request for child support so that you -- as your child's primary physical custodian -- don't end up footing an...
