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Couples getting divorced in Texas often find that they are unable to resolve their differences without professional help. And no wonder – after years of marriage, a couple’s communication patterns are often unproductive but very difficult to change. Furthermore, each partner is likely to have strong feelings and preferences on various issues that likely are incompatible with…

Some marriages end amicably, while others necessitate court intervention in order to keep one party safe from the other. When an individual does not take the prospect of divorce very well, he or she may resort to criminal behavior such as stalking, domestic violence, or harassment. When this occurs, the Texas courts issue a ‘no-contact’ order-otherwise known…

Going through a divorce at any age can be emotionally and financially challenging, but older couples face unique complexities and obstacles as they dissolve their marriage. This is often referred to as a “gray divorce” – one that involves couples who are 50 years of age or older. As the couple navigates the emotional, financial,…

Most spouses want to get through their Texas divorce as peaceably as possible and avoid unnecessary conflict. Reasonable negotiation efforts often prove very helpful to these spouses as they seek to divide marital property and create a fair parenting plan. Unfortunately, some spouses have unstable or violent personalities that can turn a divorce into a nightmare. If your spouse…

Marriage and divorce change everything, including your tax situation. Whether you recently got married and changed your name or you recently went through a divorce and took back your maiden name, you should make sure that the name on your tax return matches the name registered with the Social Security Administration. If you fail to match…

It goes without saying that divorce can be a deeply traumatic experience. Regardless of whether your marriage was a long one or a shorter one, the idea of divorce can send even the most even-keeled person reeling. As with many upsetting experiences, people who have gotten a divorce may feel emotional reverberations for months or even years…

It is well documented that getting a divorce can be a long, arduous, drawn-out process costing lots of time and money. The question remains, does it have to be this way? The short answer is no; it does not. What happens when a couple mutually decides that their marriage is no longer working for them and wishes…

There are only nine states in the U.S. that are classified as “community property states.” Texas is one of them. The primary feature that distinguishes the community property approach to divorce is that it broadly entitles each spouse to 50 percent of the marital assets in the event of divorce. This system values predictability and the guarantee…