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 themselves. In other situati...

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 guidelines for establishing child...

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 adjust the schedule to reflec...

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 same income that they previou...

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 in Texas through a Supreme C...

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 by your divorce.  It can be ...

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 facing divorce, one of your ...

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 important to recognize these limit...

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, live in a large home and nev...

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 structure are crucial to the...

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 aren't sure that you can mai...

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, couples every day choose to file un...

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 after a divorce. Texas has histo...

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 into a new rhythm after divor...

As a parent of an autistic child, you'll know better than anyone how change and uncertainty can affect them in a negative way. The divorce of a child's parents can affect even the most emotionally adjusted of children, and that's why it's important that you manage the process sensitively to minim...

The pride that you feel because of a family-owned business that you and your spouse built yourselves can turn into frustration if you end up divorcing. This is because you'll have to determine what happens to the business. There are a few options, including closing the business, but you have to b...

If you are unhappy in your marriage, it's likely that you have contemplated divorce on one or more occasions. Divorce has both pros and cons, with one of the cons being the negative effect that it could have on your children. For many parents, concerns about their children's development and futur...

Divorcing has a tendency to bring out the worst in people, at least temporarily. Getting a divorce may be like living with an open wound. Every little negative remark may upset you or make you want to drag out the process as long as you can to make it more costly for your spouse. It's a good idea...

Divorce can complicate special education issues. While you and your spouse used to get along; one thing upon which you always disagreed was how to address your child's education. Now, you have two homes and two different opinions about your child's educational needs, and you no longer get along w...

When parents divorce, courts typically require them to create a parenting plan that outlines each parent's rights and responsibilities to their child. The parenting plan is a crucial part of creating a stable environment for a child after divorce, establishing boundaries around how each parent sh...

Your child is an important part of your life, so you want to maximize the time you get with them after the divorce. Even if you and your estranged spouse have reached a custody agreement that works for everyone, there still may be additional hurdles to jump. How do you make your child feel at hom...

When you argue for custody in front of the Texas family courts, the judge will always want to make a decision that is in the best interests of the children. For the average family, those best interests usually include getting to spend significant amounts of time with both parents. Nearly equal cu...

Parents want what's best for their kids. And while giving them that can be hard after divorce, it's not impossible. If parents have more than one child, this can pose challenges. Some parents may think it's better to keep siblings together. However, others may find it beneficial to keep them sepa...

Divorcing with children makes any divorce more complex. Making sure your children have all they need at both parents' new homes is something both parents should take responsibility to ensure is in place. For parents who are on the same page with their custody schedules, the most important thing t...

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 also struggle more with your d...