It’s that time of year – tax season. If you are in the process of getting divorced in Texas, you should be aware of the variety of ways that divorce can have tax consequences. With prior planning, you may be able to avoid or minimize a tax ...
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In a Texas Divorce, Who Can Claim the Children on Their Taxes?
One of the bigger changes you will see in your taxes after your divorce could be the result of who gets to claim the children as dependents. Many parents negotiate an agreement on this issue during the divorce process. That agreement then becom...
Read MoreTexas Divorce and the Mentally Ill Spouse
Most divorces in Texas are no-fault divorces. A couple simply can’t get along. But Texas also allows at-fault divorce for several reasons, including cruelty, abandonment, adultery and mental illness. On this website we’ve written about ...
Read MoreWhat Do I Do If My Spouse Refuses to Get Divorced? Part 2
My Spouse Refuses to Respond to the Divorce Petition Most spouses who disagree with a divorce eventually come around to accepting the fact that it is going to happen. But even if they refuse to be served divorce papers, even if they refuse t...
Read MoreWhat Do I Do If My Spouse Refuses to Get Divorced? Part 1
My Spouse Refuses to Be Served With Divorce Papers Most spouses, even those who don’t want to get divorced, ultimately accept the fact that their spouse wants a divorce and they grudgingly participate in the divorce process. But s...
Read MoreDivorcing a Compulsive Spender
Money problems are the second leading cause of divorce in couples surveyed by Ramsey Solutions in 2018. Usually, money problems are the result of poor communication and differing values, but sometimes they come with bigger underlying issues. Compuls...
Read MoreDivorce & Child Custody with a Special Needs Child
Child custody decisions are rarely easy but getting a divorce with a special needs child in the picture exponentially increases the number of decisions you have to make. Where do you begin planning for child custody of a special needs chil...
Read MoreBill & Melinda Gates: Divorce After 50
The divorce rate in the U.S. is down for every age group except those over 50. And now one of the most well-known power couples in the world, Bill and Melinda Gates, are joining the ranks of those who chose to divorce later in life. It...
Read More4 Mistakes to Avoid When Divorcing a Spouse With a Personality Disorder
The divorce process can be challenging. Yet, that statement doesn’t necessarily describe what it’s like to go through a divorce when your spouse has a personality disorder. It can feel overwhelming and downright impossible at times. ...
Read MoreHow Does a Personality Disorder Affect Child Custody?
If your spouse suffers from a personality disorder, you may struggle with their mood swings, threats and manipulation. If you have children, you may worry about their wellbeing, especially after you separate from or divorce your spouse. Wil...
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