Divorce
What are the best summer co-parenting schedules?
Summer is nearly here, which means divorced parents may have to rearrange their custody and visitation schedules. With shared custody, things have to be adjusted to accommodate the child’s summer schedule. These are some of the potential co-parenting schedules for...
Common fears associated with divorce
Fear and uncertainty can further compound the challenges of divorce. If you're going through a divorce in Texas, you should be aware of common fears that people experience when separating from their spouses so you can cope constructively. Fear of the unknown Divorce...
Creating a child-centered divorce in Texas
Divorce in Texas is an emotional and stressful experience. When a child is involved, they might believe their world is ending. Anger and shock are just a few of the many emotions a child can feel during a divorce. Perhaps you should consider a child-centered divorce....
Your spouse doesn’t have to agree to a divorce
Although you may want to end your marriage, your spouse is under no obligation to share in your sentiment. Fortunately, Texas law allows you to follow through with your intent to obtain a divorce whether your partner wants you to or not. There are a series of steps...
How to tell your kids that you are divorcing in Texas
Breaking the news to your children that you are divorcing can be difficult. You wouldn't want to just blurt it out without any warning or preparation, which is why you want to make sure that you handle it in the best way possible so that your children can cope with...
Maintaining communication during and after divorce
Effective communication is an important part of all relationships in Texas, but it is especially important during and after a divorce. The process of ending a marriage can be emotionally charged, and effective communication can help to reduce conflict and make the...
Everything you need to know about a CDFA in Texas
One of the most difficult aspects of divorce is determining how to divide the assets and debts between the spouses. A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) can help make this process easier. Who is a CDFA? A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst is a professional...
How to have a good divorce despite having a bad marriage
It's no secret that marriage can turn out to be a pretty traumatic experience, and that's why many people in Texas report feeling battered and bruised. However, it is possible to have a good divorce even if your marriage was a bad one. Understand your finances and get...
Issues that cause conflicts during a Texas divorce
Texans get divorced for a multitude of reasons. Some divorces can be amicable, but that doesn’t make them easier. While no divorce is exactly easy, some are made exceptionally difficult sometimes by conflicts that arose during the marriage. Things like infidelity,...