If you and your ex have decided to call it quits, it can be difficult to learn how to share the responsibilities of raising your child once you are no longer together. Both you and your child’s other parent will have to learn the art of coparenting to give your child...
Year: 2021
Robert De Niro divorce shows property division is complicated
Divorce can be hard for anyone, but divorce can be especially hard for high asset divorces. That is definitely the case for celebrity, Robert De Niro, in his divorce with his estranged-wife, Grace Hightower. However, a recent court decision by the Manhattan Supreme...
Child custody and conservatorship in Texas
The legal term "conservatorship" has been in the news often recently, in reports about the unusual business affairs of pop star Britney Spears. Texas parents who are going through a divorce may be surprised to see the term pop up in their divorce proceedings, but they...
Community property and separate property in a Texas divorce
At the time of divorce, one of the most contested issues is often related to property division. This holds true even in community property states such as Texas. This is because although Texas is a community property state, there are certain assets that may be treated...
Who gets custody of the family dog in a Texas divorce?
Nowadays, Americans are forming stronger bonds with their pets than ever before. Many people refer to their pets as their ‘fur babies’ and treat them as part of the family. Historically, however, divorce courts have treated family pets no differently than they treat...
Important steps to take in your divorce
Ending a marriage requires reasonable decision-making during a very difficult and stressful time. These are some of the most important financial matters that you should consider in a divorce. Wanting your soon-to-be former spouse out of your life as soon as possible...
Can one’s choice in career make divorce more likely?
Let’s face it, divorce is complicated, messy and not a fun experience. So, those that are married are often looking for ways to avoid it at all costs, even if they are not necessarily happy. One thing that many may have overlooked though, is their career. Can one’s...
Can parents modify a custody order in Texas?
People in Texas try to plan for as much as they possibly can, especially if they have children. They try to determine which schools they will go to, which activities they will be involved in, which doctors they will see and many other aspects of their lives. However,...
How is property divided during a Texas divorce?
Knowing how their property will be divided can be one of the most common concerns and anxieties for divorcing couples. For that reason, divorcing couples should be familiar with property division is handled in Texas during divorce according to community property...
Texas child support order modifications
When parents are divorced and have a child support order in place, there are sometimes circumstances when it needs to be changed. This is called a modification. In Texas, parents may be eligible for a modification if the child support order was established or last...