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Divorce can be a challenging chapter in life, especially when you have children. According to the CDC, nearly 690,000 couples divorced between 2020 and 2021. Many of them have children. As you step back into the dating world, approaching it with sensitivity and...
Divorce is a significant life event involving many factors, including the separation of shared property. When a marriage ends, both parties need to be able to divide their assets equitably. Identification of marital property The initial stage in dividing property...
Life can take unexpected turns. This unpredictability may impact one's financial situation, health or other aspects of one's life. This could lead them to reconsider the terms of spousal support agreed upon during their divorce. The pressing question then becomes: can...
As a community property state, you want to ensure that all marital property is properly accounted for in Texas. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for one spouse to engage in wasteful spending, potentially jeopardizing the distribution of marital assets. Understanding...
Everybody hopes that their marriage will last forever – but that just doesn’t always happen. It’s a misconception that divorce is always a bad thing, however, because many people have left unhappy marriages only to live more fulfilled lives after. When you're...
You may wonder what happens to your finances during a divorce. Texas follows the community property rule, meaning that the state considers most assets acquired during a marriage as shared property. Both parties have equal ownership of these assets. However, any assets...
As one of the only states with jurisdiction over community property, the Texas family court will decide how to divide your property in a divorce. If the law recognizes your business as community property, then it is no longer only your business. It is subject to...
In the modern world, advances in medical technology have introduced new complexities to divorce proceedings. One of these issues is the division of frozen embryos. In Texas, this is a particularly challenging subject due to the moral, ethical and legal considerations...
According to the Census Bureau, there were more than 630,000 divorces in 2020. Even so, deciding to end a marriage is a momentous decision. The journey to reach this conclusion can be long and filled with doubt. You may be struggling with this decision and seeking...
The Census Bureau reports that the rate of divorce in the U.S. is the third highest in the world. The aftermath of a divorce brings many changes to the lives of all involved. If you are considering changing your children's last names after divorce in Texas, you need...