When a soon-to-be wife or husband insists on a certain amount of financial protection before getting married, it could come as a surprise to his or her partner. It’s not always easy to broach the subject of prenuptial agreements, but more couples in Texas are deciding...
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Month: January 2022
How can you co-parent with a narcissist?
Struggling to stay calm during discussions and trying to avoid getting into arguments with your ex-spouse can leave you exhausted. Learning how to effectively co-parent with a narcissist can not only help you avoid stress but can also allow you to be a better parent...
Hiding assets makes it difficult to get a fair divorce settlement
It doesn’t matter how long a couple has been married -- if they continually have marital issues that don’t seem to get resolved, they might decide it’s better to part ways. There may be family members or close friends who have been through the divorce process in whom...
How long does spousal maintenance last in Texas?
In many Texas marriages, one party serves as the main breadwinner while the other takes a more active role in managing the home and raising any children the couple may share. When one party in the marriage makes much more than the other, the spouse who earns less – or...
How should you talk to your children about divorce?
One of the most challenging aspects of divorce is the effect it has on your children. Even when it is in their best interest, your children will most likely experience a wide range of negative effects after hearing the news. Fortunately, breaking the news of divorce...
How is a prenup different from a postnup?
More couples are looking to safeguard their marriages financially. Although it doesn’t sound very romantic, it might be one of the most loving things soon-to-be spouses and married couples in Texas can do for each other. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements (prenups...
Divorce trend changes over the years
In what used to be called the good old days, people married and stayed married no matter what the circumstances. That is certainly not always true today, and divorce has become a common part of society -- or has it? Texas residents, like everyone in the country, often...
Can Texas grandparents petition for child visitation rights?
When Texas couples divorce, the ripples of the aftermath tends to affect more than the immediate family. Grandparents often feel the impact, especially when one parent wants to cut off contact once the divorce is complete. The Attorney General of Texas notes that the...
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