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Texas goes by community property laws when couples divorce. That means you will split debts and assets from the marriage evenly. Before negotiating a property division agreement with your estranged spouse, review the laws about community property in Texas....
Texas law allows you and your spouse to devise your own agreed-to parenting plan and visitation schedule when you divorce. The only necessity is that it serve the best interests of your children by giving their noncustodial parent significant time to spend with them. ...
If you recently got a divorce, you must keep an eye on your child's mental health for many reasons. The divorce itself will surely be tough on them, but they can suffer through other troubles from outside sources, too. Parental alienation is one of these potential...
Paternity is an important factor when it comes to asserting your rights to a child as the father. Having your paternal rights enables you to be a part of your child's life. In some cases, you may wish you are the father of a child and may even think that you are, but...
Custody issues do not always end once you have an order from the court. In some situations, the other parent may decide to deny you visitation. Texas Access explains that you need to stand up for them any time a denial occurs but do so within the confines of the...
Divorcing is a complicated and stressful process, but preparation can help reduce the strain. Divorce involves the division of marital property between you and your spouse. The more information you gather ahead of time, the better prepared you will be. The following...
Like many other people, you probably use social media to connect with friends and family members and stay up to date about world events. According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 7 out of 10 Americans use social media to stay in touch with others, research...
Since the state of Texas does not recognize legal separation, putting your financial information in order prior to filing for divorce is essential. Gathering documents takes time, so begin early. Here are five tips to help you save time, money and stress in preparing...
Divorcing couples must not only disentangle their combined assets when they end their relationship, but also their shared debts. The process of negotiating who should repay which debt and outlining that in a divorce decree may be important, but so too is how those...
If your husband or wife still owes money to student loans when you file for divorce, you may assume that you will be free of any responsibility for that debt going forward. While student loans represent a form of debt taken out in one person's name only, some unique...