It's difficult when one or both parents serve in the military. The brave men and women who serve our country often do so at the sacrifice of custody of their children while they are deployed, then return from deployment to find a complicated legal battle ahead of...
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Infidelity isn’t the top reason for divorce
Perhaps in part because of the way that relationship breakdowns are portrayed in books and movies, people often assume that most divorces happen because one spouse cheated on the other. However, though this does happen, it's not the top reason. A panel of experts...
What are the top benefits of a prenuptial agreement?
When you decide to move forward with marriage, you know that your life is changing in many ways. Of course, you are hoping that every step you take with your new spouse is one that improves your life.Even though you hope to be married forever, you realize that...
Taxes: The Forgotten Element in Divorce
Divorce is a costly matter that can take a toll on the emotions and bank accounts of both parties. You're retrieving records, compiling statements, and building your case for months, if not years. There are so many nitty gritty details, costs, and issues that come...
Establishing paternity gives fathers both rights and obligations
When trying to establish paternity in Texas, it's important to consider the way that a defined paternal link is going to change the father's relationship with the child. It will bring about new rights and opportunities, but it also brings along new obligations.First...
How divorced parents can make the new school year easier
Children are naturally anxious and a bit nervous when they have to go back to school in the fall. They have new classes, teachers, classmates, and more. However, these feelings of anxiety can rise to another level when parents have gotten divorced over the summer and...
Understand exactly what you’re agreeing to during the divorce
It's crucial to know exactly what you're actually agreeing to in any divorce paperwork in Texas. In most cases, it's best not to make open-ended statements without strict definitions.For example, when two parents split up, they agreed that they'd each pay for half of...
Frank Sinatra Jr’s ex cut off from his estate
Frank Sinatra Jr., the son of the famous singer, passed away this year. His ex-wife had filed for divorce in 2013.If that sounds slightly confusing, you'll understand why it ended up in court. The pair had actually gotten divorced in 2001. Sinatra was paying spousal...
How does incarceration affect child support?
Being incarcerated changes a variety of the aspects of your life. One aspect that won't automatically change is child support. How an incarceration affects you depends on if you are the parent who is paying child support or the parent who is receiving child...
Why should you ignore sentimentality and use a prenup?
One of the biggest reasons why people don't use a prenup is sentimental: The prenup just doesn't feel romantic, and that's what people are focused on more than anything else. While that makes sense, it's important to note that a prenup is a useful legal document, no...