Some Texas marriages may end with a court order for an ex-spouse to provide spousal maintenance. If your marriage lasted for at least 10 years, a judge may award financial support under Chapter 8 of the Texas Family Code. An individual who cannot earn enough income...
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What are the grounds for divorce in Texas?
You must provide a reason when filing for divorce in Texas. The state recognizes seven grounds for divorce, some of which are fault and some that are no-fault. What are the seven grounds for divorce in Texas? Fault-based grounds for divorce In a fault-based divorce,...
Understanding divorce from your child’s perspective
Some adults have first-hand experience with how confusing and emotional the divorce process can be for a child. However, regardless of your personal childhood experiences, it can be difficult to help your child cope while you are also navigating emotional upheaval....
Do you have protection as a military spouse?
It is not easy to come to terms with the fact that a divorce may exist in the near future for you. Of course, you will also have to deal with the related stressors and anxieties of divorce, such as wondering what will happen to your benefits after the split. As the...
How divorce can affect your health
Divorce can affect you in ways that you might not expect. For example, it can take a toll on your physical and mental health. Your mental and physical health influence one another. There is a positive correlation between the two, meaning that when one declines, the...
Is your spouse trying to hide assets?
Going through a divorce is already difficult enough even if you have an amicable split with a mediator instead of a contentious and draw-out parting. Unfortunately, sometimes your spouse may have a direct hand in making things harder than they need to be. This is the...
Should you work with your co-parent during divorce?
In any divorce, you are likely to go through an immensely difficult period of time for your emotional and mental well-being. But the same goes for your child, too, who will also experience the impact of divorce in motion along with its aftermath. You may thus wonder:...
How can divorce benefit your financial health?
There is a common misconception that when you divorce, your financial health suffers. While it is important to assess your financial situation, there are also some positive aspects of divorce in terms of your finances. When you divorce, you have control over your own...
Prenuptial agreements should precede second marriages
The first time you married, you may never have thought to suggest a prenuptial agreement to your future spouse. Many people think of this contract as a tool for wealthy people to prevent losing their assets in a divorce. However, premarital contracts are often about...
3 ways to value a business for divorce purposes
If you are thinking about ending your marriage, you probably already know you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse must divide marital assets. Because your business may be one of your more valuable assets, you should pursue a realistic valuation when planning your divorce. ...