Divorce can create a debilitating distraction for many divorcees in Texas. Their relentless emotional turmoil can infiltrate every aspect of their life and make focusing at work both difficult and stressful. For divorcees with career goals and important job...
If you and/or your spouse decide to end your relationship with divorce, you should know that the process is not as simple as filing a petition and having the courts grant it. Texas has divorce requirements, which vary based on a few different factors. What...
If you are a parent of one or more underage children and you are undergoing a divorce, one of your main concerns is probably the division of child custody. Settling on custody arrangements may be easy or complicated. There are details about time, decision making...
Regardless of a person's age when getting divorced, losing a big chunk of his or her retirement savings can be a hard pill to swallow. Some losses may be unavoidable, such as when the couple agrees to split one spouse's 401K account. Other losses, however, may be...
Purchasing a Texas property with easements may seem problematic. The idea that someone else may have particular rights to the property may discourage some buyers. The same deterrent happens when their properties depend on easements, such as when it comes to access...
If you are currently struggling financially or dislike the idea of giving money to your ex, you may feel tempted to withhold child support. At first glance, it may seem like your ex will suffer immensely for this decision. There is some truth to this, but whatever...
Parents filing for divorce in Texas must make a child custody agreement. Texas law calls legal custody "managing conservatorship" and physical custody "possession." When you or your spouse files for divorce, you may ask the court to make a decision about possession...
Property division in a divorce is not just for assets. The court will also expect you to divide your debts, including credit card debt. Forbes explains the issue with the court dividing your debts or you and your spouse reaching an agreement about debt division is...
Fence issues are a common problem between neighbors, and issues may arise when a fence is on the boundary of both properties. Responsibility will depend on a few different factors. Texas A&M explains that it often depends on who built the fence if it is on a...
Texas landlords have some relatively strong protections under state law. However, it is easy for you to overstep the bounds of your rights as a property owner. It is unlikely that the courts will look kindly upon any example of you exceeding your authority. Please...
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