Formal Marriage vs. Informal Marriage In Texas there are two kinds of marriages: 1) the formal marriage that typically involves a ceremony and a stack of paperwork, and 2) the informal marriage that does not involve the same level of formality or documentation. ...
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What to know about your child’s safety online
It is a fact that the internet is a scary place. Some of the online inhabitants are nasty creatures - predators, peddlers of pornography and other varieties of bad actors. On the other hand, the internet is also a marvelous, mind-expanding environment offering...
Divorce considerations for parents whose child has special needs
Getting divorced when you have children is never easy, but the experience can be increasingly difficult when your son or daughter has special needs. A child with special needs may have higher care requirements than other children in the same age group. He or she may...
Tips for dealing with an ex who doesn’t want a divorce
Determining that a marriage isn't worth saving usually happens over time. Once you come to the final decision, you have to tell your ex. But, they might not be willing to accept the fact that the marriage is over. This can make a challenging situation even more...
A lifestyle analysis could benefit your divorce settlement
Divorce courts try to ensure that neither spouse suffers a significant decrease in their previous standard of living when going through a separation.A divorce can lead to a huge shift in standards of living because of the loss of an additional income. This is why...
How will the courts split up your assets in a Texas divorce?
Unless you and your ex signed a thorough prenuptial agreement or set terms for a postnuptial agreement due to marital issues, it is nearly impossible to predict the exact outcome of a divorce. Although there is a legal standard that exists for property division in...
Custody of your special needs child could affect spousal support
Parents considering divorce often have to spend some time examining how their divorce will impact their children. For parents with special needs children, it can become much more complex to navigate a divorce without the process impacting the well-being of their...
Divorce and property: When you don’t want to sell your home
If you're getting divorced in Texas, then you need to know about the property division rules. Texas is one of only a few states that has a community property system. A community property system creates a fair base for a divorce. Why? It means that you have to split...
The way you ask for a divorce can impact the process
Before your divorce case moves into mediation or litigation, there's an important step you can't afford to overlook: the manner in which you'll ask your spouse for a divorce.If you're in a dead-end marriage, you may assume that it will be easy enough to tell your...
Using mediation to protect special needs kids from divorce
It is a natural parental instinct to want to shield children from the consequences of marital strife, including divorce. Unfortunately, traditional divorces can be very emotionally difficult for the children in the family. The more contentious and angry the divorce,...