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...
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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...
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. Getting married means being a team and sharing your life together. However, many couples end up divorced. This is a scary prospect for many...
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...
The differences between marriage and common-law marriage
Contemporary long-term marital relationships in the U.S. are much different than they were decades ago when most state courts only recognized official, licensed marriages. However, Texas is one of the few states that does formally recognize the common-law relationship...