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Getting divorced involves much more than deciding to end the marriage. Divorcing couples must also address divorce issues like the division of marital property. Separating “yours” and “mine” during property division is often one of the most complicated aspects of the divorce case. This is especially true when a spouse owns intellectual property. Intangible Property During Divorce Certain assets are…
Divorce is rarely pretty, but some cases are uglier than others. Divorce involving infidelity, abuse, reckless spending, or a high degree of contention can be extremely taxing. In high-conflict divorce cases such as these, it can be hard to keep your cool. However, lashing out at your soon-to-be-ex or making rash decisions based on emotion will only hurt your chances…
Divorced parents face many unique obstacles and challenges that married parents never encounter. Not only do divorced parents have to find a way to co-parent their children effectively they may also encounter complex child custody disputes. One such dispute arises when a parent wishes to move out of state. If your ex is trying to move your child out of…
Unfortunately, extramarital relationships are not uncommon. Studies show that up to 70 percent of married people have cheated on their spouses. Of course, what counts as cheating may vary by person. Some people define adultery as having sexual relations with someone other than your partner. Others consider emotional infidelity or online relationships cheating as well. If your spouse cheated on…
The unfortunate reality for many Texans who want to get a divorce is that fear of their spouse makes it feel impossible to leave an abusive relationship. Indeed, research has long supported the fact that victims of domestic violence are often at the most danger when they try to leave. Nobody should be trapped in a terrible marriage and forced…
Child custody evaluations are ordered by Texas courts when parents are locked in a custody battle, and judges need to get impartial information regarding the best interests of a child. Although custody disputes generally take place during divorce proceedings, they can also happen any time a parent requests a modification in their custody arrangement. Unfortunately, custody evaluations can be long,…
One of the most unfortunate consequences of a Texas divorce is the tendency for parents to feel so hostile towards each other that they try to alienate their children from their other parent. In the worst cases, both parents actively try to develop a bias against each other. Other times only one parent is trying to undermine the parent-child relationship.…
Irresponsible gambling has destroyed the lives of many Texans, but the consequences of this behavior are, unfortunately, not restricted to the gamblers alone. A gambling addiction can take a serious toll on the relationship and finances of a couple, so much so that divorce is ultimately the only option. Gambling, and the secretive and wasteful behaviors associated with it, complicate…
Once a divorce process begins, you have endless things to think about and take care of. For small business owners, the list is even longer. You may worry that your divorce will permanently affect the success of your business, leaving you without a way to provide for yourself or your children. Understanding how businesses are valued and treated in a…
Conflict around finances is one of the most common reasons couples in Texas get divorced. Whether financial troubles are due to irresponsible spending or an unpredictable downturn in a family business, the added stress of financial woes makes divorce even more difficult. Couples who are getting divorced may wonder if filing for bankruptcy would be beneficial. Each couple’s situation is…