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...
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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...
How will divorce impact my business?
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...
Mediation — The chance to make the best of a tough situation
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...
What will my lifestyle be like after divorce?
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,...
Nesting can make divorce a little easier on special needs kids
It is common knowledge that divorce is hard on children. Every child will likely struggle to adjust to their new physical, social and emotional reality when their parents split up. Children with special needs may find this process particularly challenging. Routine and...
Spousal support could be permanent for parents of special needs children
Spousal support is one of the important factors of any divorce case. If you’re working on your budget while thinking about seeking a divorce, one of the things you might want to consider asking for is spousal support as part of your property division agreement. If you...
4 reasons to consider filing for an uncontested divorce
Divorce means contentious litigation to most people, but a battle in court isn’t necessary for you to legally end your marriage. While heightened emotions often lead to acrimonious divorces, high levels of conflict don’t have to occur during a divorce. In fact,...
How a child with special needs could impact alimony claims
The Texas courts end your marriage when they finalize your divorce, a move that theoretically ends the obligations you and your spouse have to one another. However, there are scenarios in which one spouse may still have some responsibility for supporting the other...
Why formal custody modifications are important after divorce
Having total control over the custody terms in a divorce is unusual. Even if you and your spouse filed an uncontested divorce, the courts still approved and formalized your agreements as a custody order, and they may have made some changes before doing so. As you get...