In this blog, we will explore two common questions about "special needs kids" and divorce. When you hear the term "special needs kids," you may ask yourself, "What does that really mean?" The answer to this is that, in general, all children are "special," and they all...
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How to explain divorce to a child with special needs
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...
Is an inheritance separate property?
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...
When To Pivot – Basketball & Child Custody Orders
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...
Why would two parents keep a home after divorce?
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...
How is child support different for a child with special needs?
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...
When is it appropriate to modify your custody agreement?
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...
Must you split your retirement savings in a Texas divorce?
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...
Property division can be complex in long-term LGBT+ marriages
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...
How does divorce impact children with autism?
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...