A child should be supported financially by both parents if at all possible, even when he or she lives in a single parent home. In Texas, as in all the country, child support is ascertained the same way whether the parent is separated, getting a divorce, unmarried...
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A prenuptial agreement can be a smart choice
When two people decide to get married, they are not thinking about what will happen if the marriage ends at some point in the future. Planning for a possible divorce may not seem romantic or necessary, but it's a prudent step for Texas couples of all income levels. A...
Planning well can make the division of marital assets easier
Divorce is major legal and financial decision, and the choices made during this process will impact the individual for years to come. This is one of the main reasons why planning for divorce in Texas before moving forward with the process can be helpful. Preparation...
Property division can decimate retirement savings
The end of a marriage brings many significant changes in life, including personal finances. Regardless of how amicable a Texas couple is or how much wealth they have, property division will affect all aspects of their financial lives, including long-term...
Property division: Important issues regarding IRAs
There is one age group in Texas and beyond that has been filing for divorce at a greatly increased rate over the past two decades. People who are ages 55 and older are in this group, and many of them have determined they would rather start afresh on their own in life,...
Texas child custody: Which option is best for your kids?
When a married couple in Texas or elsewhere decides to divorce, the decision undoubtedly has a significant impact on their children's lives. Whether there is one or more children involved, parents must forge a child custody agreement when they take legal steps to...
Sole custody: Reasons a Texas judge might rule in your favor
When Texas parents decide to divorce, they typically understand that their decision is going to have a significant impact on their children's lives. Many parents want to make the process as painless as possible, so they agree to file a no-fault divorce, then...
Keep child custody litigation and your child’s therapist separate
Children are typically resilient and can adapt to new lifestyles after divorce when they understand that they are not to blame and that their parents love them and want to support them as they process their emotions. However, many parents in Texas and elsewhere have...
High net worth divorce: Issues of concern for many women
There are many reasons why a Texas couple might decide to end their marriage. Sometimes, financial issues are a big factor although most advisers say the decision to divorce should not be solely based on money. Especially in a high net worth divorce, financial...
13 arrested for non-payment of child support
When two parents in Texas are not in a relationship with one another, one of them may be responsible for providing financial support to the other. This typically happens when one parent has primary custody of shared children and is therefore responsible for their...

