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…
If you’re wondering if collaborative divorce is possible, let us be the first to tell you it can be. Marriages end peacefully all the time and do not remotely come close to reaching a courtroom. But does that mean you can have just as much success? You’ll need to ask yourself these four questions to…
Our team of attorneys at Christman Attorneys shared quite a bit of valuable information about divorce in 2023. And while we are far from done adding to our growing list of blog posts, it’s always good to take a look back at some of those conversation starters. From legal advice to topics related…
For many divorcing couples, the litany of benefits that come from choosing mediation over a protracted litigation process are seemingly endless. Some easy ones that spring to mind include having a safe space to communicate openly and amicably in the moment and settling matters like child custody, spousal maintenance, and property division quickly and efficiently.…
You and your spouse are getting a divorce. But rather than fight over everything, you sit down and try to create a DIY divorce agreement. Just the two of you — no lawyers reviewing your work or doing it for you, and no mediators walking you through the process. While that is a tall order,…
They say that emotionally and mentally, getting over a divorce could take years. It doesn’t matter if you were married for 30 years or three, and it doesn’t matter if you asked for the divorce or if you were blindsided by the divorce. It can be a devastating moment that can leave you feeling lost…
Your divorce is almost over, and you will likely be awarded the house. On the one hand, this is a great thing because you can continue to raise your children in the environment they’re used to — not to mention, you really love that house and would hate to get rid of it. At the…