If you’re getting divorced, it helps to take a few precautions to make the upcoming road a little less rocky. Divorce is a complex process with multiple facets to deal with, from property division to custody arrangements. The more prepared you are, the more equipped you’ll be to handle the issues … [Read more...]
Divorce When Spouses Live in Different States
If you’re getting divorced and live in a different state than your spouse (or one of you is planning a move prior to the divorce) there is a lot to take into consideration. While many couples wait until their divorce is finalized to make a move, some end up moving away during the separation phase … [Read more...]
Keeping the Marital Home
If you’re facing a divorce, you have probably put quite a bit of thought into division of assets, including the question of whether to keep the marital home. So, what does keeping the family home entail? Usually, it means negotiating with your ex or fighting for the home in court. While you may … [Read more...]
What are Divorce Expos?
Divorce used to be a word that was whispered behind closed doors, but today, while it’s still a difficult subject, is discussed more openly. Many even see it as a new beginning that opens doors to the future after a difficult relationship. This attitude has given life to the latest trend in trade … [Read more...]
Reconnecting With a Child After Estrangement
Divorce is a difficult time for everyone involved, and a time where many things change. After divorce, people relocate, start new careers and new relationships, and may undergo transformations in life outlook and goals. Clearly these shifts in direction affect more than just the parties getting … [Read more...]
Planning Your Child Custody Visitations
Being a non-custodial parent offers some tough challenges. Absence from the child’s life on a day-to-day basis and managing visitation scheduling can be tricky as well. Whether the child custody and visitation schedule was arranged by the court or arranged between the two spouses, it’s important for … [Read more...]
Time is of the Essence When Modifying a Child Support Order
There are multiple reasons why someone may want to modify a child support order. It’s not unusual for payers to seek child support reductions because of job loss or temporary layoffs. They may also file to modify when the custodial parent has come into a large amount of money and is better able to … [Read more...]
Do you have to pay taxes on alimony payments?
Wondering whether you have to pay taxes on alimony payments is not uncommon. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is paid from one spouse to another after a divorce. In Texas, alimony can be requested if: the marriage lasted longer than 10 years; the spouse requesting support is … [Read more...]
Proving Parental Alienation in Child Custody Cases
Many parents wrestle with how to prove parental alienation. Though they may recognize some of the telltale signs of alienation, proving that it’s actually happening to the courts is another story. In child custody cases, parental alienation can influence the final custodial verdict significantly. … [Read more...]
Child Custody Lawyers Share Examples of Parental Alienation
When getting divorced, learning to recognize examples of parental alienation is crucial. Parental alienation doesn’t just affect your personal relationship with your child, but it also can weigh heavily on the outcome of child custody battles you have with your former spouse. According to a 2010 … [Read more...]
