Organizing your finances is a complicated task most divorcing couples often struggle with when trying to reach an amicable settlement. There are certain factors which are often overlooked and require heavy consideration, such as the cost of future living and taxation issues. Your attorney can help you through this difficult time by exploring methods which can ease your expenses and... Read More
Divorce can be a major learning and emotional experience for any child involved. As a parent, it is crucial to highlight the positive things that may result from a divorce to help the child cope with the aftereffects. The following are five lessons a child can gain from this type of situation. Learn to Forgive The old adage that goes... Read More
Couples considering an uncontested divorce should familiarize themselves with a few basic issues before following through with the process. The soon-to-be ex-spouses should have already formulated an agreement in an uncontested divorce. This means important issues such as child custody, property division or alimony payments are not being disputed. There are potential benefits in filing this type of termination with... Read More
Divorce can become a major turning point for all family members as they oftentimes prove to be extremely difficult to overcome. For many who go through a divorce, simply reaching the end of legal proceedings can bring long-awaited relief. The end of a divorce can introduce an entirely new family dynamic when a couple with children deals with post-divorce child... Read More
A recent survey conducted by a society of family law attorneys has shown prenuptial agreements among couples seeking to marry are on the rise. The survey was overseen by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and found that 63% of divorce attorneys noticed an increase in prenuptial agreements (or prenups for short) over the past three years. This has... Read More
As the saying goes, “The reason divorce is so expensive is because it’s worth it.” This saying does not have to apply to your divorce. Incompatibility, irreconcilable differences and infidelity are primary reasons spouses divorce but couples fear divorce will break the bank. What can a soon-to-be divorcee do to save as much money as possible? Take the following into... Read More
A competent divorce attorney will tell you that the process of terminating a marriage without legal guidance is a recipe for disaster. The knowledge that your attorney possesses will not only impact the decision the court will make, it can also benefit you financially in the long run. Factors such as child support, child custody, alimony and property division are... Read More
Each state enforces unique regulations for couples who wish to terminate their marriage. Texas is considered one of the strictest so going through a divorce requires highly-skilled legal guidance. Deciding which type of divorce is right for you and your spouse can best be decided by an attorney specializing in the field. The many rules governing Texas divorce law can... Read More
The first step for a couple to take when seeking an amicable divorce is to mutually agree that their marriage should end. When a husband and wife decide to call it quits, the process in terminating their marriage is known as an uncontested divorce. As the name suggests, in this type of divorce, neither party objects to end the union.... Read More
A divorce can have a powerful emotional effect for both parties involved. The pressures of seeking new housing, reevaluating finances and other factors changed by a marriage termination can cause one to react irrationally. Although not always the case, the court can evaluate the behavior of the two divorcing parties to determine custody during the proceeding and these evaluations can... Read More