In Texas, an individual may be entitled to spousal support payments as part of a final divorce settlement. Whether a person ultimately receives this type of financial assistance depends on a number of factors such as the length of the marriage and the earning...
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Who Can Use Travis County’s Visitation Dispute Resolution Program?
Sometimes, the conflicts regarding child custody between parents in Travis County will continue even after a final order has been issued. In those cases, parents can use Travis County’s Visitation Dispute Program to try to reach a solution. Why was the program...
What constitutes fraud on the community in a Texas divorce?
When a couple divorces in Texas, certain situations may arise that could be considered fraud on the community. The Texas Family Code Section 7.009 strongly prohibits this act, and the court can take strong legal action against the fraudster. Understanding fraud on the...
How divorce affects children
Divorce can be a complicated time for Texas families. Parents have to start relating to one another in a different way, and must come up with a new plan to raise their children. The effects can impact children in different ways as well. While some children may be very...
Is inherited real estate subject to property division in Texas?
The state law in Texas defines inheritance as a distinct type of property that isn't subjected to the same process of division in a divorce. For this reason, it doesn't matter if an asset was acquired as an inheritance at any point during the marriage when it comes to...
Take the right steps to complete your divorce
Getting a divorce can be a challenging task since you'll likely have to fill out various forms of paperwork and reorganize your finances. The ending of a marriage can also be an emotionally charged experience for both parties and any children involved. To make the...
Should I Move Out Now Or Wait Until My Divorce Is Final?
If your marriage in Texas is ending, you are faced with a wide range of choices. One of them will be to decide whether to stay in Texas or move out of the state. You then need to decide whether you want to move now or wait until your marriage is officially dissolved....
What is the average length of a marriage in the U.S.?
When a couple weds in Texas, they expect their union to last. However, it’s fair to wonder about the average length of marriage. What is the average length of marriage? On average, the length of a marriage in the U.S. is seven to eight years. Some states have a higher...
Cryptocurrency and divorce
The financial settlement of a divorce is always contentious and difficult for estranged couples in Texas. The different kinds of financial assets that each spouse holds can be hard to detangle, evaluate, and divide. Th rise of cryptocurrency has made this much more...
Tips for divorcing a narcissist
Few people have a desire to go to court to settle a legal matter. If you're facing a family law issue like divorce, you may not be looking forward to going to court. Psychology Today asserts that only around 5% of divorce cases are heard in front of a judge. This...
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