Why the Holiday Season Leads to an Increase in Divorces
For many, the holiday season is a time of joy, cheer, and excitement. Some couples even report feeling happier and closer to their partner during the holiday seasons. Must be all the cheerful songs, tasty treats, and Hallmark movies, right? With all that good cheer, you wouldn't think there would
Options for a Shared Business During Divorce
It can be ideal to operate a family business together when things are going well in your marriage. Building a business and working every day together can be like a dream come true. However, that dream can quickly fade when co-owner spouses divorce. So if you’re a business owner approaching
What Makes a Parent Unsuitable for Custody in Texas
In Texas divorces, the courts generally tend to prefer that both parents share the decision-making authority for their children, even in instances when those children reside with just one parent. However, there are situations in which the courts deem it in the best interest of the child to award sole
How Technology Can Aid Co-Parenting
Co-parenting can be a challenge for separated and divorced parents, but improvements in technology have made it easier to build flexibility into visitation schedules and shared living arrangements. Like just about everything else, when it comes to co-parenting, there’s an app for that. Apps and online calendars make planning children’s schedules
Understanding Military Pensions in Divorce
Divorce proceedings can be messy and complicated, but Texas divorce cases involving a spouse who is or was a member of the military can present some truly unique challenges. For this reason, it's almost always best to hire an experienced military divorce attorney to help sort through the more convoluted
Understanding Common Divorce Terms
The divorce process if full of legal jargon and many divorce terms can lead to confusion during an already challenging time. Here, we give a general overview of common divorce terms to help provide some clarity. These divorce terms are broken down into three major categories: children, finances and property,
Talking to Your Child About Divorce
It will be challenging, it is likely to be emotional, and chances are you are dreading it. How to tell your children that you are getting divorced and the approach you to take in discussing this major and often heart-wrenching family shift matters and it will have real impact. The following
A Guide to Starting a Divorce
As we head into the new year, many couples who have been in an unhappy marriage will feel motivated to finally take a step towards creating a healthier and happier future for themselves. If this is the case for you, there are several important aspects of divorce you’ll want to
How to Deal with an Uncooperative Co-Parent
Co-parenting is challenging in itself, but when your ex-partner is displaying uncooperative or retaliatory behavior, the process becomes especially difficult. Parents who engage in vindictive behaviors can be mentally and emotionally draining, and the unpredictability can leave you on your toes. Read on for a few tips for effectively dealing
Child Custody During COVID-19
To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed lives for families across the US would be a massive understatement. Changes to our daily lives have impacted many day-to-day processes, including how courts and families are handling child custody. For co-parents engaged in child custody arrangements, many challenges have developed in