Emotional turmoil is always part of a divorce. Parties suffer from the friction and overriding gloom of a marriage that has run off the tracks. Sometimes the frustration and anger of the situation result in an overwhelming need for “pay-back” – the need to inflict...
People think of a divorce as an event – the end of the marriage, division of assets, orders to pay alimony, allocation of debts, etc. In fact, a divorce is a process. From beginning to end, the typical divorce case will be pending for several months &, in extreme...
Mediation can be an excellent tool to help you handle your divorce concerns. One thing you should know about it, though, is that it is not binding. Since mediation is non-binding, that means that nothing you do in a mediation session will be final until you and the...
“What about the house?” That question is always near the top of a client’s list of worries. In general terms, the alternatives for dealing with the marital residence (“House”) in a divorce case are: Sell it and split the proceeds, Award it to one of the parties,...
Here are some basic facts about mediation. Every marital relationship is unique; therefore, every divorce case involves unique issues. Every parent-child relationship is unique; therefore, the issues are different in every custody case. The Texas Family Code includes...
When one person files for divorce, they submit tentative instructions for property division, child custody, spousal maintenance (alimony) and child support. The other spouse must then review and respond to those suggestions. When one spouse agrees with the terms their...
A child with special needs can benefit from the support of both parents. Your child has the ability to understand what’s happening around them, even though they need more support than other kids may. As a result, it can be impactful talk to them about your divorce and...
When a loved one passes away, they may have left you an inheritance. Most likely it's one that's financial and could consist of a substantial amount of money. If you were married when you received this, you may wonder what could happen to it in a divorce. Does your...
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...
