Divorce is an emotional time. It’s common for a spouse to accuse the other falsely, alleging child or spousal abuse, stalking and threats. Unfortunately, even unfounded allegations can harm your case. You must handle this situation with care by fo...
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Navigating the Thicket of Dividing a Family-Owned Business
Figuring out what happens to the family-owned business—especially when both spouses work in the business—can be one of the most difficult situations to navigate in divorce. First, you should know that it’s possible to prevent the loss of your ...
Read MoreUnhappy This New Year 2020? You’re Not Alone
One of the fundamental problems we face as human beings is our “tiny skull-shaped kingdoms,” as the writer David Foster Wallace once put it. We see things through our individual points of view, our own perspectives. We can’t help it. And we of...
Read MoreWhat Is a Contested Divorce?
There are a few different types of divorces in Texas including collaborative divorce, default divorce, fault divorce and uncontested divorce. But the most common type we see in Texas is contested divorce. What Is a Contested Divorce? In an unc...
Read MoreMillennials, Marriage and Mortgages
For generations, Americans tended to (or at least aspired to) get married, buy a house, and have kids—in that order. For many reasons, economic ones particularly, the millennial generation hasn’t fallen into that pattern. This change in the orde...
Read MoreThe Financial Implications of Gray Divorce
Older couples are divorcing at two-to-three times the rate they did prior to 1990, while the rate for younger couples is slowing down. This trend was highlighted in a recent Wall Street Journal article that discussed the divorce rate disparity betwe...
Read MoreWho Pays the Bills During a Divorce?
During a divorce, some spouses continue to live with one another while others separate. Regardless of your unique situation, your household bills such as your mortgage, car payments, insurance, credit card bills and more must be paid. Who’s respon...
Read MoreFiling Divorce Papers: Getting Started With Ending a Marriage
If you know that you want to end your marriage, making the decision to take action can be challenging. Many people wait months and even years before filing divorce papers. Here’s what you should know if you’re thinking about getting started with...
Read MoreIn a Divorce, Are Moms More Likely to Get Child Custody Than Dads?
In a divorce, many dads fear the worst: that Texas courts are biased against them and will never grant them custody. The truth is that Texas law doesn’t state a preference for one parent over the other in a divorce. Instead, it says that parents s...
Read MoreDIY Divorce vs. Hiring an Attorney: Which Should You Choose?
In the United States, approximately 2.9 divorces occur out of a population of 1,000. In each divorce, couples must make a choice between pursuing a do-it-yourself (DIY) divorce or hiring an attorney. Which one is the best route to take? DIY Divorce M...
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