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How you handle your bank accounts can cause divorce issues
Once you've made up your mind to file for divorce, your biggest concerns will likely be reducing the negative consequences of your decision. Preventing your ex from taking retaliatory financial steps may seem like a good decision, but how you do so could potentially...
Vaccination disputes: Can you still vaccinate your child?
One thing that has been prominent in the news in the last few years is the argument about the safety of vaccines. Medical providers argue that they’re safe for most people, but those who have been injured by them argue that they aren’t. Some people don’t want to...
Will the Texas courts let your older children pick where to live?
The way that you choose to split up child custody can easily become the most contentious issue in your divorce. Both you and your ex probably want as much parenting time as possible with your kids, which can make compromise very difficult. The courts may have to step...
What happens to your inheritance if you get divorced?
Intergenerational transfers of wealth are a way for family members to leave both a legacy and a means of caring for their loved ones when they die. If you are fortunate enough to inherit assets of substantial value from your loved ones, those assets may become very...
Is nesting the right option for your family after divorce?
Something you and your spouse have talked about during divorce is the potential for using nesting to keep your child in the family home. You both make enough money to support your own apartments outside your original family home, so you can keep it and simply switch...
How to co-parent your child’s smartphone use
Smartphones let divorced parents communicate with their children more directly and frequently across the custodial and geographical divide. But the exploding technology might be widening the communication gap between ex-spouses. A big challenge for parents with...
These 3 mistakes could upset your high-asset Texas divorce
Getting a divorce when you have plenty of money at your disposal is much easier than less wealthy divorces, right? No! While getting divorced is never easy, a high-asset divorce is typically even more complicated. Some of the most pressing concerns in a high-asset...
How do spouses hide assets during divorce?
Couples divorce for a variety of reasons, but one common feeling that usually begins before the end of a marriage is a lack of trust. Once mistrust enters the picture, it’s also common that spouses believe the other may be hiding assets from them. Finding those...
How is marital property divided in Texas?
Getting a divorce can leave you with a lot of issues and questions to sort through. One of the most pressing issues is how your marital assets will be divided. Each state handles divorce differently, so you must understand your state’s unique laws on divorce. Whether...
When divorced Texans disagree about parenting
Disagreements about parenting are common in divorced couples. News headlines featuring former spouses going to court to over vaccines, gender identity and other issues show how sharp disagreements can get. Texas law has its own way of trying to move beyond these...
