Co-parenting can get difficult when parents disagree on how they should do things after divorce. For instance, one parent may always tell the child they have to go to bed at 8:00 o’clock, while the other parent just lets them stay up as late as they want. One parent...
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Postmarital agreements: Is yours valid?
You and your spouse were once very much in love with one another, but that changed over time. You became resentful as you both grew apart, and that’s what led to you both agreeing that it’s time to divorce. In the past, you had a postnuptial agreement drawn up. You...
Do this when you have to negotiate child custody
Dealing with child custody matters isn’t always easy, but the situation is almost always better when both parents can work as a team. This starts when you’re working out the parenting plan, which is what governs how custody and visitation of the children will be...
Have you had enough? It might be time to seek an enforcement.
From enforcing a bedtime for younger children to how to handle your child’s report card, co-parenting with your ex will be full of disagreements. Some of these issues, though, are a violation of your parental rights, and you can fight back against them in court. Could...
Dividing a family-run business during divorce
Divorce creates a multitude of challenges, emotionally and financially. One of the most crucial considerations is dividing marital assets. In Texas, couples divide all assets acquired during the course of a marriage equally. For high-asset couples, more complications...
Hiding assets during divorce is illegal
Some people make the mistake of thinking of hiding assets as a gray area. For instance, a husband may decide he wants to keep assets from his wife and so he’ll take money, give it to his best friend, and then plan on getting it back when the divorce is over. If...
Traditional parenting vs. new-age parenting
One of the biggest issues that parents run into after divorce -- and, to be fair, while they’re still married -- is when they disagree on how to parent their children. When they have vastly different views, they may both feel that the other person is damaging the...
How to handle visitation modifications in a divorce
Life can be unpredictable at times. A visitation schedule that was set months or years ago may no longer work for a present-day routine, and right now that is playing out with how some parents interpret "spring break." When the governor ordered Texas schools to begin...
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...