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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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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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Divorce is never easy, even when the couple agrees to an amicable split. The challenges become even greater when one spouse suffers from borderline personality disorder (BPD). The emotional instability, mood swings, and behavioral patterns associate...
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One of the most common questions we receive about divorce is whether or not inheritance must be divided in Texas. Although the answer is typically “no,” it depends on how you manage your inheritance during your marriage. Is Your Inherita...
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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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If there’s just one thing that many divorcing or separating couples can agree on, it’s the desire to maintain a sense of normalcy for their children. But what’s “normal”? After all, as the novelist Leo Tolstoy wrote in Anna Karenina, “Al...
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Divorce is hard, and often involves bitterness, anger and pain. Sometimes, the stress of the legal process mixed with these feelings results in negative behaviors that can greatly impact divorce proceedings. It’s critical for both you and your spou...
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If you’re going through a divorce, a lot is changing in your life. Your romantic relationship may be over; but, if you have children, your parenting relationship continues. Redefining your relationship to your co-parent is a difficult and emotional...
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