There is nothing like getting married. With two little words, your life will change, and you can only hope it lasts forever. Unfortunately, there is no certainty. Depending on your or your soon-to-be spouse’s financial situation and plans for the future, talk to an attorney and financial planner to find out if a premarital agreement is […]
Learning how to talk to your children about divorce involves creating an open line of communication between both the parents and the children. When parents decide to separate, how they plan to tell the children is often the first question to cross their mind. However, when it comes to sitting down with their children, not many […]
Back to school tips for divorced parents, Co-Parenting style. The start of the school year can present challenges for both parents and children. Managing schedules, activities, homework, and even expenses can be more difficult for divorced and blended families. One option to help relieve the stress of the new school year is to try harmonious […]
When it concerns foreign judgments, Texas law could conflict with the laws of an individual’s originating country. As more families settle in Texas for employment reasons, the recognition and enforcement of international family law judgments is a growing issue for all attorneys and parties involved. This upward trend in migration to the United States necessitates […]
On June 4, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled, with a 7-2 majority vote, in favor of a Colorado baker, who refused to create a wedding cake for a local gay couple because of sincere religious beliefs. In its opinion, the Court based the baker’s victory on the improper treatment he received […]
When it comes to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, a day celebrating your ex-spouse is probably not your idea of a “good time.” Nevertheless, for parents who are co-parenting with their ex-spouse, it’s important to your children that you show recognition for the other parent. There is a wide range of advantages to a child’s development […]
THE RIGHT WAY TO PROTECT YOURSELF FINANCIALLY IN A DIVORCE If you are going through a separation, one of the first questions to cross your mind may be, “How can I spend my money during a divorce?” A simple question like this can be answered many different ways. In a divorce, there are limits on […]
ALIMONY PAYERS LOSE TAX BREAK UNDER NEW TAX BILL As though divorce and taxes were not confusing enough, you should pay close attention to more than just the changing of your marital status when filing your taxes after a divorce, especially if you are ordered to pay spousal support. With the IRS holding more taxpayers […]
HOW TO MAKE THE HOLIDAYS EASIER FOR CHILDREN OF DIVORCE WITH OUR FREE GUIDE The holidays can be a difficult time of year for children of divorce. Especially, if the divorced parents have different expectations for holiday plans. Let us spare your child the pain and agony we have seen other children go through with […]
That question is probably swirling in the minds of everyone who is thinking about getting a divorce, modifying their divorce decree, or reaching agreements with their spouses or soon-to-be spouses. The simplest of answers is an emphatic –NO. You are not required to hire a divorce attorney to protect you. CONSIDER THE ISSUES The more complicated […]
