You’re getting a divorce. And while you’ve realized that this is the right decision, you can’t help but think your soon-to-be former spouse is hiding money. Maybe they’re not depositing their paychecks as often as they used to, or the amounts they deposit seem smaller than usual. Perhaps you noticed bank statements arriving in the…

Even divorcing parents who intend to stay on the same page regarding their child’s best interests could use a helping hand as they begin their co-parenting journey. After all, maintaining a sense of normalcy, communicating last-minute schedule changes, avoiding conflict, sharing parenting duties, and making decisions as a united front barely scratches the surface of…

If you’ve been following our blog posts over the past few years, you’ve likely noticed a standard disclaimer at the end of each entry. It reads in part, “Please consult an attorney for advice about your individual situation. The material on this website and in this or any blog article we publish are for informational purposes…

One of the worst parts about getting a divorce is the realization that your once solid financial situation has been flipped upside down. Sure, the legal process was costly for everyone involved. But for you, it depleted everything you had in savings, and your expenses from this moment forward are set to increase significantly —…

If you are dealing with one or several child support issues, it’s likely all you can think about. After all, all you want is what’s best for your children after the divorce, and maintaining a strict payment schedule to cover their basic needs is a big piece of that. But maybe your former spouse isn’t…

We all know that roughly 50% of all marriages end in divorce. However, according to a recent article by Divorce Magazine, high U.S. divorce rates tend to come from 10 major cities. One might assume Texas is somewhere on that list. After all, everything is bigger in Texas — why not divorce, too? But the…

You already feel bad enough that your marriage is on the rocks, and now you realize you must tell the kids about your divorce. After all, it’s only fair for parents to be truthful with their children — even if the news is less than ideal. But how does one go about having that conversation?…

You’re getting a divorce, and up to this point, you haven’t said a word to anyone other than your kids. And to be totally honest, you kind of prefer it that way. After all, the less that people in your inner circle know, the less you’ll have to explain what happened, how you’re feeling, and…

A common belief in the adoption world is that a single person can’t adopt a child in Texas. But is this true, or is it merely an unfortunate myth born from the reality that most adoptions involve married couples or people in a committed relationship who either can’t have children of their own or simply…

According to a Forbes article, lack of commitment is the No. 1 reason (75%) people divorce. From there, roughly 60% of divorced couples cited infidelity or adultery as the reason their marriage ended. Domestic abuse was cited in 24% of cases. The point we’re trying to make here is that when couples feel divorce is…