Parental alienation is a legal term that describes a condition where one parent undermines, degrades, and damages the other parent’s relationship with one’s child or children. Children will feel especially vulnerable during a separation or divorce, and relationships with parents can get strained. The experience can be traumatic for some…
A business or an interest in a business can be considered community property. When spouses divorce, it will severely impact the business if it is jointly owned. Because of the many intricacies involved in the division of assets, retaining the services of a skilled divorce attorney will become an invaluable…
If you’re considering a divorce, you’re likely wondering how long it will take before it is finalized. Unfortunately, due to a Texan mandate requiring divorce cases to undergo a 60-day waiting period, the quickest time for a divorce to be official is 61 days – that is, if both parties…
Newly married couples starting to build a new life together will soon realize that taking care of a home and young children is no small feat. This may lead to one person leaving their job to be a full-time homemaker. This may benefit the marriage and the children, but in…
One of the most common questions during divorce consultations is whether it’s a good idea to continue living in the marital home or leave. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach that can apply equally to all inquiring spouses, some factors are worth considering across the board. Below, we’ll discuss the…
Family heirlooms have a lot of sentimental value, and in some cases, they are of considerable monetary value. Unfortunately, in a heated divorce, both parties may contest each other’s claims, making dividing all assets and properties very stressful. For this reason, hiring a skilled property division divorce attorney can find…
Getting divorced can lead to many discussions about material and monetary assets. Naturally, many people want to protect their resources during the process, but unfortunately, it often involves dividing wealth between the two parties. But does that division apply to an inheritance? An experienced divorce attorney can help you answer…
Possessions shared by a couple hold some level of emotional value, and this makes it tricky to determine how to split shared assets in a divorce. If you and your spouse can’t immediately find a fair and agreeable solution, you could drain your funds by fighting for every significant possession…
A custody arrangement dictates when one parent has custody over their child. Sometimes, however, the other parent may worry about the safety and well-being of their children. In cases where a legal guardian, legal caregiver or another parent believes their children are at risk of harm or in danger, they…
No matter your reason for divorce, one thing remains true – it is a life-altering event for everyone involved. Coming to a final decision is often complicated, and it may have taken you months or even years before deciding to separate. Other parties did not even see the divorce coming…
