After a divorce in Texas, the entire family must adjust to a new situation. This can mean a new home, new friends and a new school, and less time with the non-custodial parent. FindLaw lists split or joint custody as an option, but the parent with physical custody is...
Month: June 2019
What happens during a DFPS visit?
Having the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services pay you a visit can be very unsettling. This agency investigates allegations of abuse and neglect, so someone has reported you to them. You do have rights during this process, which includes knowing what to...
How is community property divided in a divorce?
As you prepare for your Texas divorce, property division is inevitable. In community property states, one of the main issues during a divorce is how to split community assets. While a couple may resolve property division, a judge serves as an unbiased hand to split...
What Is Fair and Equitable Division of Property?
As you prepare for your divorce in Plano, Texas, you are bound to have to deal with property division. A phrase you might hear a lot of is “fair and equitable division of property.” In most states, courts divide a married couple’s assets in a reasonable and fair way....
How to successfully ask for a divorce
Asking a spouse for a divorce can be an intimidating prospect. You have known for some time that your marriage was not working. You have tried every way possible to help your spouse see that you are drifting apart. Your suggestions for marriage counseling go unheeded....