Dallas Family Law Blog
What is the fastest you can divorce without kids in Texas?
Once you reach a point where you know divorce is inevitable, you're probably eager to move on with your life. One of the worst things about getting a divorce is how long the process can take. It can feel like living in limbo for months. Many factors, including how...
How can you value your antiques when you divorce?
When you divorce, Texas law requires you and your spouse to divide your marital property 50/50 between you. If the two of you have acquired a number of antiques during your marriage, however, valuing them for purposes of divorce can become complicated. For one thing,...
Are you an older couple considering divorce?
As an older couple, you might find yourself drifting from your spouse. Without kids to take care of and with retirement ahead of you, you have time to grow reacquainted. You also have time to determine if your marriage is past the point you can rekindle it. If you and...
Mediation can give you more control over your divorce
If you and your spouse know a Texas divorce is on the horizon yet do not want the stress that accompanies it, mediation may be the right step for you. Even amicable splits can devolve when dividing assets, discussing child support and developing parenting plans....
What do we do with the ring after divorce?
For many good reasons, engagement and wedding rings often become objects of contention after a divorce. Not only are these symbolic gifts very emotional, they often come with high price tags attached. In a perfect world, you and your ex-spouse would be on the same...
When to seek child custody modification
When the court sets a child custody arrangement, the final settlement is not set in stone. The judge presiding over the case determines what the best situation is for the children at that point in time. However, your circumstances change throughout life and what...
How to adjust to co-parenting with your ex after the divorce
Getting married means sharing just about everything with your spouse. From your bedroom and television viewing habits to your finances and family, your life and theirs become intertwined. Now that you've decided to divorce, things aren't so simple anymore. You know...
How can I make my divorce more affordable?
Divorce is difficult for a number of reasons, but the financials of divorce are often neglected. Of course, the majority of people are familiar with alimony and child support payments being part of the divorce process, but the costs associated with the divorce process...
Dos and do nots for helping your children through divorce
Your divorce from your spouse affects the entire family, even those not directly involved, i.e., your children. Divorce unavoidably means changes to children's lives that can sometimes be difficult. You cannot shield your children from the effects of divorce. However,...
Options for handling a family business in a divorce
While divorce is always life-changing, the stakes are particularly high when you and your spouse are also business partners. The end of the marriage could also mean the failure of the business, which could have a significant impact on your livelihood and that of your...
