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 that arise. Tips for… 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 feel you… 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 events: the… 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 divorced; the children have a lot of things to… 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 every parent to make the most of his… 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 carry… Read More
Prenuptial Agreement May be Right Choice
When two people in love decide to tie the knot, they are signing up to blend both family and finances. Considering how big a step this is, some couples choose to create a prenuptial agreement. Prenuptial agreements, also known as “prenups,” help set legal boundaries and set forth the ground rules for the way the… Read More
How Assets Affect Taxes In a Divorce
Getting a divorce can mean big changes, not only in one’s personal life, but financially as well. Many divorcing couples fail to understand the impact of taxes after a divorce until they receive their settlement and are left with much less assets in the divorce than anticipated. It is important for couples to ensure they… 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 disabled or caring for a disabled child… Read More
