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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 782,038 people filed for divorce in 2018. While divorce rates have declined over the decades, it is a very real possibility for many couples. Prenuptial agreements safeguard you in the event of divorce,...
For purposes of divorce, Texas is a community property state. This means everything you and your spouse acquired during your marriage belongs to both of you equally. If you or your spouse has intellectual property, such as patents or trademarks, it may be part of the...
A divorce in Texas takes a great emotional toll on everyone involved, including your children. Parents need to have conversations with their children and take steps to make sure they can properly grieve and cope with any challenging experiences involved. If you can...
Many Texans choose to revert to a previous surname name after divorce. In Texas, as in other states, you have the option to voluntarily elect to change your last name as a part of your divorce decree. If you hope to also change the surnames of your children in a...
When you get a divorce but have children, your children don’t get a choice. They are going to end up dividing time between homes and will have to adapt. When you and the other parent start working on a parenting plan, it is important that the plan is fair. It should...
Fathers are in a unique position in that they have to prove their relationship to a child. If you are married to the mother at the time of the child's birth, the law does give you an exception and automatically assigns your parental rights as the father. However, if...
The court can rule a prenuptial agreement invalid for many reasons, which makes it essential that you ensure your agreement follows the law. The Texas Constitution and Statutes allow your agreement to contain certain details. The law also forbids certain things in a...
Texas is a community property state for divorce purposes. A couple who decides to end their marriage must equally divide assets and debts. If you are considering divorce and live in Texas, review the state laws about property division as you prepare to negotiate. What...
Texas parents like you want what is best for your child. This does not change because you are going through a divorce. In fact, you want more than ever to keep your child in a safe environment and healthy mental state. There are many ways you can go about this, but...
Texas couples go through a lot of financial stress during divorce. The higher your assets are, the more you have to worry about. The process of dividing your assets is often complex and time-consuming. It requires legal assistance to work through. You run into even...