Divorce

Deciding to divorce is a big decision on many levels. Not only will it impact your personal life, but it's sure to do the same to your finances. Proper preparation can go a long way in helping you avoid common divorce mistakes that are likely to cost you both time and...

Every year across the state of Texas, individuals who thought they were marrying someone they would be with for the rest of their lives find themselves stuck in divorce court. People change as they grow, and life circumstances can exert extreme pressure on once stable...

Part of getting a divorce is determining how you're going to pay for your debts and necessities while going through the process. People who don't think ahead to save or to have available credit for a period of time may find it difficult to stay afloat, as their joint...

Many marriages come to an end, but not always in a destructive or financially draining manner. Some couples realize that their relationships are simply not built to last. They decide to end the marriage as quickly as possible. Those who do not have complex assets or...

No matter where a divorce occurs, the process is rarely simple. However, for those who live in Texas and other states with community property laws, divorce can prove a bit more complicated than spouses expect. Community property laws require spouses to split all...

Here in Texas, we have many residents who build lives in the community after immigrating to the United States, often marrying citizens in the process. Of course, these marriages are just as likely to face divorce as any other marriage, and when the relationship ends...

When a couple chooses to get married, their assets and liabilities also get married, so to speak, unless the couple uses a prenuptial agreement to protect themselves and their property from potential legal issues. Here in Texas, our community property guidelines make...

In many books, films, and television shows, the parent who falls behind on his or her child support obligations often gets used as shorthand to tell the audience quickly that this character is doing a lousy job as a parent and does not deserve sympathy or...

Divorce is an innately messy process, even when both spouses approach the situation with level heads and a commitment to fair dealing. Of course, the reality of the matter is that very few couples are able to put their differences aside and think clearly and...