Every family is different, and the divorce-related choices that may have worked for one family may not work for another. Child custody is one of the most complex aspects of any divorce, and many Texas families choose to share custody or opt for a joint custody...
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Drafting a prenup can be good for a relationship
When couples are preparing to walk down the aisle, they are typically not considering what could happen if their marriage ends at some point in the future. Most Texas couples do not plan to divorce before they even walk down the aisle, but there are many benefits...
The role of the custodial parent in the life of a child
Parents want to protect their kids from harm and any incidents that could cause them physical pain, emotional harm and mental stress. During a divorce, many Texas parents want to create a custody and visitation plan that will protect the best interests of their...
How can you prepare for a complex child custody hearing?
If you are going through a divorce, it is likely that one of your main priorities is preserving the interests of your children. The end of your marriage will bring significant changes to your life, as well as to the lives of your kids. It is in your interests to...
How will your divorce impact your finances?
The end of your marriage will mark the beginning of various significant changes in a spouse’s life. One of the most common ways a person will see changes in his or her life is through finances. The financial ramifications of divorce are significant, and it is helpful...
What future spouses should know about prenuptial agreements
No one knows what the future holds, which is exactly why insurance exists. From pets to automobiles, it seems like there’s a form of insurance for almost anything. Luckily, there’s also insurance for marriages. Prenuptial agreements offer protection for spouses in the...
Later-in-life divorce comes with unique financial challenges
When spouses in Texas decide to separate later in life, they are often faced with some unique situations. In the last 30 years, the divorce rate for adults aged 50 or older in the United States has skyrocketed. Since older spouses are typically more established and...
How children may react to a parental divorce
As challenging as the experience of divorce is for spouses in Texas, it can be even more difficult for children who are caught in the middle. For children, when their parents get divorced, it often means their family is torn apart and things will never be the same...
A few things fathers should know about child support
Financial hardships can arise when parents decide to separate or divorce. Fortunately, child support was established in the state of Texas so that the children still have the economic support they need when parents separate. Although there are exceptions, many times...
Factors in determining the best interests of the child
When parents separate, it is not uncommon for them to have disagreements about child custody. Sometimes, both parents want primary custody of the children, which can mean the matter has to go to court. Courts in Texas base decisions in child custody cases on the best...

