Divorce is a taxing process for couples in Texas that can significantly impact individuals and their families. While many factors can contribute to divorce, certain habits and behaviors can increase the likelihood of marital breakdown. Avoiding communication Effective...
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Do incarcerated parents have child custody rights?
The topic of incarcerated parents and child custody rights is a complex and often controversial issue. When a Texas parent is incarcerated, their parental rights do not automatically disappear. However, the court will consider the child's best interests when deciding...
Being a great mom after a heartbreaking divorce
There’s no quick or easy way to recover from your divorce in Texas. Perhaps you didn’t want the divorce and hoped you and your ex would reconcile. But now you’re a single mother struggling to adjust to a new life. Plus, your ex has a new partner and you’re trying to...
What are the best ways to prepare for an impending divorce?
Married Texas couples expect their lives to be happily ever after, but things change. There are many reasons why marriages end in divorce. Whatever the cause, you’ll want to be prepared; here are some tips to help you along. Take inventory of your property Texas is a...
Grieving during and after divorce in Texas
Divorce is a rupture and loss, and spouses often experience grief. Grief is a complicated process involving distinct stages or cycles, some of which can be experienced simultaneously. It does not work in a particular order. Many times, after feeling you have made some...
Tips for handling emotions in a divorce
Divorce naturally comes with a multitude of emotions. You might never be entirely the same after the end of your marriage, but that does not have to be bad. Dealing with both positive and negative emotions can be confusing. According to the CDC, hundreds of thousands...
5 Tips For Managing Emotions In Your Divorce
Divorce affects people of all age demographics, and some may not realize that dissolutions between older persons happen. A grey divorce could impact older persons who've been married for decades or those entering their second or third marriage later in life. There...
When do children have a say in child custody decisions in Texas?
When crafting or reviewing a child custody order, a Texas judge must ensure that its terms meet the best interest of the child. This can include a number of different things, and depending on the age of the child, the judge could take their preference into account....
Genetic History Requirement in Texas Adoption
When adopting a child in Texas, prospective adoptive parents must obtain a copy of the child's genetic history from the adoption agency or attorney. In addition, Texas law requires prospective adoptive parents to receive information about the child's birth family,...
Accessing Social Security spousal benefits after divorce
Divorce can cause upheaval in your retirement plans in Texas. However, you might still be able to access some Social Security spousal and survivor benefits after the divorce, providing some reassurance during that time in your life. It will all depend on the length of...