Initiating a divorce when kids are involved, or filing to modify or establish a custody order, can be a very difficult process even when everyone involved lives within 10 miles of each other. In instances where parents live in different states, the expense and burdens of interstate travel create another issue that must be resolved. […]
While it may seem clever to share a divorce lawyer to lower expenses and stress, this is not an option. It is a conflict of interest for a lawyer to represent both parties in a divorce case and so is prohibited. However, you can use a divorce lawyer as a mediator in an uncontested divorce. […]
Legal mediation is when both parties of the divorce meet with a neutral third party to help settle the case. The legal mediator is there for both parties and helps them reach an agreement on the terms of the divorce. While divorce isn’t always a mutual decision, this path to divorce can be more peaceful […]
While divorces are never easy, it can be helpful to know what military spouse benefits are available in a military divorce. The procedure is similar to a non-military divorce, but there are some factors that can affect your divorce. For example, if the spouse is on active duty overseas or in a remote area, it […]
Breaking up with your partner is a traumatic and difficult decision for both parties involved. Ending a marriage through divorce is an emotional process for a couple, even if it is an uncontested divorce. Conscious uncoupling, which was first made popular during Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s celebrity breakup, seems to be the easier way […]
Do the right thing. Be nice! There are 14 Civil District Court judges in Bexar County that hear divorce cases daily. Tensions run high in divorce, and most of the time judges are confronted with two people behaving badly. Make it easy for them and easier on yourself by doing the right thing even if […]
According to Statista, 81% of the U.S. population is currently on social media. If you’re one of those nearly 3 billion social media users and are going through a complicated divorce, there are a few things to consider. Here are some common ways social media, digital communication and other online sites can impact divorce case. […]
Child support is an essential component of family law and is there to make sure the child’s needs are being met in a way that is financially fair to each party. In Texas, if you are the non-custodial parent, then you will probably have to pay child support. Who is the non-custodial parent? The non-custodial […]
When it comes to military divorce entitlements, there is a lot of misinformation out there. For example, you could be married to somebody for only months and still owe entitlements. There are so many things to consider before filing your papers; here are a few common questions to consider during your military divorce. Location If you’re […]
The Texas court system is not allowed to consider the sex of a parent when making child custody decisions in divorce cases. While fathers have a better chance at equal custody rights than two generations ago, it’s still more common for mothers to be awarded custody, especially if the child is young. This is why […]
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