No matter how much they once cared for each other or how well-intentioned they may be, spouses can grow apart over time and feel trapped in an unhappy marriage. Sometimes, it is a gradual diminishment of the affection between spouses that leads to a breakdown of the...
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Why you need a prenup after your Valentine’s Day engagement
Valentine's Day is a big day for marriage proposals. If you're popping the question to someone this year, or if you were the one who said "yes," the first thing on your mind may not be a prenuptial agreement. However, you should get around to thinking about that...
What to do if your co-parent is denying you parenting time
You and your former spouse likely spent a lot of time and energy developing your parenting plan when you divorced. Maybe you were able to work it out yourselves, with the help of your attorneys. Perhaps a judge had to step in. Either way, one of the key elements of...
Don’t let communication issues undermine you in divorce
Some people end up being their own worst enemies when they're going through a divorce. The emotions they're feeling about their spouse and the breakdown of the marriage can get in the way of making decisions that are in their best interests -- and, more importantly,...
Therapy during and after a divorce can make you a better parent
Divorce can be a difficult, even emotionally devastating time for the spouses going through the split and the children in their family. Whether you were the one who filed for divorce or your spouse took that initiative, you will have a lot to process regarding the end...
Dealing with a child’s sleep issues as co-parents
Children can experience sleep problems for any number of reasons. Anxiety and changes in their routine are two of those. If their parents have separated and are divorcing or considering divorce, they're likely experiencing both of those things.Sleep problems -- either...
Should your child have a say in your custody agreement?
When parents are battling over how custody of a child will be shared, one or both of them may want their child to have a say in the matter -- especially if they think their child will "choose" them to be their primary caregiver. Some judges want to hear from kids who...
Understanding the alimony tax changes that took effect this year
Most of the changes brought about by the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) took effect in Tax Year 2018. One of the most reported-on changes, however, doesn't impact taxpayers until they file their 2019 taxes. That's the removal of the tax implications of alimony...
Do custody plans allow children to leave the state?
Parents who are planning to divorce or recently divorced are probably in the process of figuring out how they can best accommodate their children's needs. Child custody planning can get especially tricky for people who travel a lot for work. Most parents decide to...
Some benefits of a mediated divorce you may not have considered
Texas law requires that divorcing couples at least attempt mediation. However, many couples choose to continue the mediation process through to the end to divide their assets and debts and determine custody and support issues. If you and your spouse can work together...