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When a couple gets divorced, there are certain issues that they must either come to an agreement on or the court will decide for them. If the couple has children, then one of those issues is child custody. Once the court has handed down custody decisions – either with or without the parents’ agreement – the position of the court…
Not every married couple who decides they do not want to live with their spouse files for divorce. There are couples who make the decision to separate either before or instead of filing for divorce. There are several reasons why this may be more beneficial than immediately filing for divorce. The following is a brief overview of what some of…
If you are going through any type of child custody action, you have likely heard the phrase, “the best interest of the child.” This is the legal doctrine that family court judges decide how child custody should be determined. The child’s happiness, well-being, and safety are the factors that help determine how much parenting time and decision-making each parent will…
Usually, when two people marry and then decide that it was a mistake, they simply file for divorce. However, in some situations, they opt instead for an annulment. There are many reasons that someone chooses to obtain an annulment, but it is important to realize the requirements are very strict. While divorce is easier to get, there are situations where…
It is no secret that sometimes divorces get ugly. The most common way that spouses try to hurt each other during divorce, aside from arguing over their children, is to try and get an upper hand in terms of asset distribution, sometimes by any means necessary. If you suspect your spouse of hiding assets, there are multiple methods your attorney…
Whether it is called alimony, spousal support, or maintenance, Texas law does recognize the concept of one spouse making periodic payments to the other spouse during and/or following their divorce proceedings. Although alimony may be available to you in your divorce case, there have been significant changes to alimony under Texas law in recent years, resulting in far fewer spouses…
Although there are some married couples who make the decision to end their marriage and are able to go through the process in an amicable and cooperative manner, the reality is that there are a far greater number of couples who go through the divorce process in a more adversarial manner. Unfortunately, if the couple has children, the contentiousness of…
Getting divorced with children always complicates the divorce process. Parents will need to address child custody, child support, and other child-related issues in addition to the typical divorce issues like the division of property. Unfortunately, many parents struggle to discuss child custody concerns calmly and rationally. Tensions can run high when it comes to children and many parents disagree about…
Divorce is rarely without some degree of contention. However, some divorce cases are wrought with turmoil. In some situations, divorcing spouses become violent and abusive as the marriage ends. In other cases, the domestic violence was the initial cause of the divorce. If you have found yourself in a situation where you fear for your safety or the safety of…
Once a married couple decides to call it quits, they must address many financial issues including the division of marital assets and debts. For couples who were only married for a short period of time and those who own little property, this process is relatively simple. However, couples with significant wealth and complex assets will likely need to spend much…