Category Archives: Divorce
How to Avoid Having Politics Ruin Your Marriage
Election season is approaching. As the presidential election grows nearer, listening to this advice has become more important than ever. It would be foolish to think that even married couples agree on every issue regarding politics. To prevent any major arguments that lead to divorce this election season, it is recommended that couples utilize… Read More »
Houston Divorce Lawyers Discuss Common Mistakes During A Divorce
In 2014, the United States Census Bureau reports that there were 813,862 divorces in the country. One smart thing for individuals going through a divorce is to learn from the mistake made during these divorces. While statistics reveal that the summer months are actually one of the lowest periods for divorce during the year,… Read More »
Back to School Strategies for Divorced Parents
School will start up sooner than some parents think. Even CNN reports that for school, August is the new September. So as each summer progresses, divorced parents often make plans regarding the upcoming school year. School is substantial and plays a significant role in affecting a family’s physical, financial and emotional circumstances. Parents should… Read More »
Joint Tax Returns for Divorcing Couples
Americans pay over a trillion dollars each year in taxes. As a result, couples are always looking for advantages and ways to pay the least amount of taxes possible. Filing status is determined as of the last day of the calendar year. As such, individuals are considered unmarried for the whole year if on… Read More »
Steps to Take Regarding Technology During a Divorce
The United States Census Bureau reports that that 83.8 percent of United States households reported computer ownership. Seeing as a New York Times’ investigation reveals that 40 some percent of couples may divorce, technology is likely available to many of these couples. During a divorce, there remain certain techniques that couples should utilize to… Read More »
Recent Additions to Texas Family Law
In the last few months of 2016, Texas legislature has passed a series of new bills related to family law. While some of these updates to existing Texas law are straightforward, other changes are slightly more complicated. This article will examine the various laws that went into effect recently in Texas in the hopes… Read More »
The Best Interest of the Child Principle
Texas courts today base child custody determinations on the “best interest of the child.” This standard calls for the development of an appropriate parenting plan that best benefits the child’s physical and sociological development. In addition to reflecting the best interest of a child, a court in Texas must also give effect to the… Read More »
How to Keep Separate Marital Property Separate in a Texas Divorce
If a Court determines an asset is your separate property, you keep it without any sharing or interference by your spouse and is not subject to division. Any property owned prior to marriage or that is inherited or received by gift during marriage is separate property. Any mutations of separate property remain separate. Example: … Read More »
Pet Custody After A Divorce
There is another divorce issue for many couples to consider besides children, assets, and support: pets. One study estimates that almost half the households in the United States have a dog or cat. Custody issues involving pets can provide much friction between divorcing spouses. Although courts in Texas have remained relatively silent on determining… Read More »
The Role of Professional Licenses in Divorce
Professional licensing in Texas might create some opportunities not enjoyed in many other states. This generally bodes well if you are an architect, chiropractor, dentist, medical doctor, engineer, lawyer, insurance agent, realtor or other type of licensed practitioner, this license will add certain unique elements to a divorce. Some of the most common concerns… Read More »
