It is always beneficial to familiarize yourself with some of the more common legal terms you will hear if you find yourself in the middle of a divorce for the first time. This is especially true when it comes to the new relationship you’ll soon have with your soon-to-be former spouse, which is commonly referred…

As difficult as your divorce has been on you, it is likely even more difficult, stressful, and overwhelming for your children. Everything they know is changing, and it is easy for them to believe they’re somehow at fault for what’s happening to Mom and Dad. As a result, they experience a range of emotions that…

You’re getting a divorce, and it looks like you and your soon-to-be former spouse will settle your differences in court. You hoped to work everything out more amicably than this, so it makes sense that you might be a little worried about what happens next. The good news is that millions of people divorce every…

Anyone who has been divorced will tell you it’s a stressful time made worse by the fear of the unknown and a sickening feeling that you may never fully prepare yourself for divorce. In a previous blog post, we shared five practical ways to prepare yourself, including knowing your options, organizing critical paperwork, and working…

Divorce is hard, especially on children. Not only do they have to get used to the idea that their parents are no longer together, but there’s also the ever-present reality that, someday, mom and dad will start dating someone else. This is a normal part of moving on after a divorce. Yet, many divorcing parents…

You’re new to the divorce process and have been told you’re scheduled to appear at a divorce hearing. But then you think, “Wait, did they say divorce hearing or divorce trial? Hmmm. Maybe they’re the same thing?” It’s natural to be confused and maybe even slightly frustrated by the countless legal terms tossed about. And…

When you divorce in Texas, it is generally understood by most divorcing spouses that the majority of the common and unique assets they accumulated during the marriage are considered jointly owned. That means what you think is yours may just as much be your spouse’s stuff, and the Court will do what is necessary to…

Divorce can be emotionally crippling for children. The good news is that kids are incredibly resilient and can bounce back quickly — even in the aftermath of a divorce. But they can’t and shouldn’t be asked to do it alone. They need a strong support system that only their parents can provide. Furthermore, they need…

Child custody and child support are two areas of family law that ensure your children’s best interests are front and center and accounted for. The good news is that most parents want their child’s needs to be considered above everything else, and we’re sure you and your soon-to-be former spouse are no different. That said,…

If you’re getting a divorce, you might be surprised to hear your family law attorney stress the importance of including life insurance in the divorce settlement. After all, your soon-to-be former spouse may not want to carry life insurance with you as the beneficiary during this time over fear that you might benefit from their…