Across Texas and in other parts of the United States, divorces involving couples who have been married long-term are on the rise. Divorce can be one of the hardest challenges a couple can face, but it's sometimes inevitable for couples who have grown apart after...
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Texas family court enforcement
For families living in Texas and other parts of the United States, it can be incredibly frustrating whenever a former spouse or co-parent of a child refuses to follow a court-mandated visitation or child support order. Individuals who find themselves in this difficult...
Best options for child custody schedules
In Texas, all community property acquired during marriage is split 50-50 in a divorce. Though the same rule does not apply to shared child custody, it is typically best for the child if each parent has custody half or close to half of the time. The downside of shared...
Reasons to create a postnuptial agreement
Couples in Texas and throughout the country may benefit from creating a prenuptial agreement. However, if there isn't enough time to complete such an arrangement, a married couple can choose to enter into a postnuptial agreement that allows the parties to the contract...
Couples whose kids have recently moved out are prone to divorce
There are many reasons Texas couples will decide to end their marriage. While it is common for people who have had a relatively short marriage or got married when they were young to decide that they have irreconcilable differences, there are other circumstances in...
Tips for making child custody arrangements work
When a relationship fails, and two individuals decide they no longer want to be together, it can be difficult for them to come together to continue to raise their children in a healthy environment. However, creating a parenting plan with clearly defined rules for...
Preserving sanity during a divorce is possible
Spouses in Texas who are going through a divorce are struggling in many different ways. Next to the death of a loved one, divorce is one of the worst things that can happen in life. There are some ways to cope with the stress to lessen the toll that divorce can take....
Co-parenting in Texas
Texas is a community property state, meaning that nearly all property acquired during marriage is split equally if a couple gets a divorce. Though there is no similar hard-and-fast rule when it comes to child custody, many parents nowadays decide that they want to...
Tips for creating a parenting plan after divorce
Parents of minor children in Texas who are getting a divorce will usually need to create a parenting plan. When thinking about what to include in this plan, they might consider that they had one when they were married even if they did not make it explicit and put it...
Multiple arrests for overdue child support
When a child's parents are not in a relationship, both of them often still contribute to the child's well-being. Many times here in Texas, one parent will have primary physical custody, meaning the child lives with him or her, while the other parent makes child...
