Divorce can be incredibly difficult, but with 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce, they’re not uncommon. It’s also true that student loans in Texas are common. The average Texan has over $26,000 in student loan debt. If you’re going through a divorce, you’re in a lot of pain. The decision to divorce is a difficult one, but it […]
Meeting with your divorce lawyer for the first time can be a nervous and uncomfortable situation. It doesn’t have to be, though, as long as you are prepared and collected. The amount of information surrounding a divorce can be overwhelming, so you shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions. In fact, lawyers prefer that you take […]
Though the overall United States divorce rate has dropped in recent years, if your marriage is ending it can be hard to take comfort in statistics. Even in the best circumstance, divorce is difficult and if you have a family it can be particularly challenging to manage. A divorce brings with it a lot of uncertainty, but […]
Your credit score affects everything from your ability to qualify for a new credit card, car loan or home loan — to even your auto insurance rate. Here are seven ways you can protect your credit during a divorce. Run your credit report. Every credit or loan item on the credit report needs to be […]
Divorces are granted according to the terms listed in a Divorce Decree. Couples get a Divorce Decree either through settlement or trial. Most cases settle — with very few actually making it all the way to a trial. When a case settles is largely dependent on the attitudes and positions taken during the divorce proceedings. While […]
When making a decision about custody of a child the court must determine what is in the “best interest of the child.” In making this determination the court looks at who can best provide for the physical and emotional needs of the child both now and in the future. The questions that need to be […]
Texas’ community property laws state that any property acquired by either spouse during the marriage belongs to both spouses equally. In the event of a divorce, the spouses must divide the property “fairly and justly” under the law. Accounts like college savings plans are subject to division just as an investment portfolio or bank account […]
Sadly, the divorce rates in this country continue to rise among older couples. When couples divorce, it is never an easy decision for those involved or their families. However, when older couples divorce, it can be much more difficult because of the many years you and your spouse spent together. If you need help with […]
When women fear for their safety or the safety of their children, one option is to seek help at women’s shelters in Dallas. These facilities are secure locations that can provide temporary housing and assistance to female victims of domestic violence. Many women’s shelters in the Dallas area provide additional services such as counseling, daycare, […]
In a divorce, some property division, such as car distribution, is easier and less complicated. But what about other types of jointly-owned property? For example, how do you divide a timeshare in divorce? Is the timeshare separate or community property? One thing spouses going through a divorce must consider is whether or not the timeshare […]
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