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As noted on Texas.gov, Section 3.001 of the Family Code defines separate property as assets owned or acquired by a spouse before marriage. You may also acquire separate property while you remain married. Gifts, personal injury awards and inheritances, for example,...
Most married couples amass some assets between them if they were married for a number of years. There are all kinds of reasons a Texas couple chooses to divorce, including drifting apart, constant disagreements or infidelity. If the couple has a high net worth or a...
Whether you have plans to file for a divorce as a parent or you are a custodial parent who ended your marriage years ago, it is helpful to review data on child custody. Parents often face a number of challenges involving their children during and after their divorce....
Child support is something common that most people know about and understand, but if you end up in a situation where you and your child's mother are not together before he or she is born, you may run into a different type of child support. The Human Defense Initiative...
Sadly, it is often children who face the challenges of divorce the most. So, when Texas parents make the decision to divorce, agreeing to certain child custody rules may make this huge life transition much easier on everyone. Making decisions regarding the most...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
