Journalists have searched for meaningful words to describe how people have dealt with the life changing events caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. One of the words that has surfaced is “pivot” – a term generally associated with basketball. In basketball, a player must...
Perhaps the most common arrangement when dividing a marital home after divorce is for the couple to simply sell the house and split the money they earn from selling it. This is fast and easy, and provides cash to the parties to start over – perhaps in another home for...
Divorce with children is always more complicated, and a child with special needs only increases the level of complexity. Your unique family situation can strongly influence the outcome of your divorce. In Texas, the Courts generally follow the Texas Family Code’s...
There are certain times when it makes sense to modify your custody schedule. Even if you have a schedule that has been well-established over time, you should keep in mind that this schedule might need to change as your children grow and change. You might also need to...
The Division of assets that takes place in a divorce can definitely make you feel less financially stable. A change to your financial status may mean that you go from being a homeowner to a renter. Because the parties will be paying expenses for two households on the...
In many regards, same-sex marriages are essentially the same as heterosexual ones. They involve two people pledging to support one another and share their lives and resources. They can also end in divorce, same as heterosexual marriages. Same-sex marriage became legal...
As a parent of a child with special needs, something you want to do is to take steps to ensure that your divorce proceeds as “low key” and as simple as possible. Keeping stress and anxiety levels low will protect your child from being unnecessarily negatively affected...
Running your own business takes a lot of hard work and effort. It may force you to spend more time working and less time with your family. In the end, your work as a business owner or entrepreneur may contribute to the end of your marriage. If you are a business owner...
The trial of a divorce case narrows the field of possibilities for the parties and their children. There are some things the judge cannot do because of limits imposed by the law. Likewise, there are some things the judge will not do for policy reasons. Why is it...
We’re all accustomed to a certain standard of living, and quite often we believe our happiness and sense of satisfaction in life is dependent on our lifestyle. If you have been in a high-asset marriage for many years and enjoyed a lifestyle that enabled you to travel,...
