Divorce often proves to be a trying experience that causes tremendous stress for both spouses. Both spouses do not always go through the same amount of stress when divorcing as one spouse could be in a much better position than the other financially or emotionally....
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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...
How are insurance policy claims divided during a divorce?
When couples in Texas divorce, a major part of the process will focus on the division of assets. There are many areas to cover and reaching a fair agreement can ensure that each spouse comes out of the divorce with solid finances. Insurance policy claims are an area...
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...
4 myths about property division in Texas
Property division in Texas is a very intricate matter that can have adverse financial impacts on how you proceed with your life after divorce. This pressure that people have over the process has resulted in a lot of speculation, much of which are false. Property is...
What Does Insupportability Mean In A Texas Divorce?
Insupportability is one of the most frequently used grounds for divorce in Texas. It is a no-fault ground, meaning neither spouse needs to blame the other for the breakdown of the marriage. Despite its common use in the context of a divorce, it is not a term that is...
Why should parents enroll in parenting classes?
Divorced couples in Austin who have young children and who need help being better parents can take advantage of a valuable offer. Travis County is offering parenting classes for people who need them. When are the classes being offered? The Travis County Cooperative...
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...
What are the different types of divorce?
Many people automatically think of divorce as being a contentious court proceeding with couples who fight over everything. However, there are different types of divorces Texas couples can get. Contested divorce A contested divorce occurs when the spouses don’t agree...