When you think of divorce, you may not immediately think of older adults who are close to retirement age. Gray divorce typically occurs when an older couple legally divorces close to retirement age, and can carry some unique struggles and benefits with it. Dealing...
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Is it ok to hide assets before a divorce?
If your husband or wife is to blame for the upcoming end of your marriage, you may think you deserve most of the marital estate. Because Texas is a community property state, though, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse likely must split everything you acquired during...
Dealing with your 401(k) in your divorce
Like most people in Texas, you likely believe yourself to be completely prepared heading into your divorce proceedings, And, again like most (including many of those we here at the Law Office of Brian Bagley work with), there will inevitably be some aspects of your...
When should you tell your child about your divorce?
Texas parents like you want what is best for your child in any situation. This is especially true in trying times. Divorce is no exception, even if you and your co-parent start the difficulties. As such, you want to know as much as possible about tackling subject of...
What is parental alienation?
As a recently divorced parent in Texas, you may worry about the future. After all, adjusting to a new child custody situation and visitation scheduling is hard for anyone. Certain hurdles often make the transition even harder than it needs to be, too. And when you...
Understanding community property laws in Texas
Texas uses community property laws for asset and debt division in a divorce. These guidelines require divorcing couples to evenly share property and debts accumulated by either spouse during the marriage. Before agreeing to a property division arrangement, review the...
Types of Texas protective orders
When violence or crime affect a family or lead to divorce, people may often feel unsafe in their own home. In order to reduce the risk of further abuse, Texas courts can issue family violence protective orders. Most times the courts issue these on the basis of a...
Can a marriage be repaired after cheating?
When it comes to marriage, most couples find it difficult to bounce back after infidelity. An extra-marital affair will make you feel betrayed and unloved, as well as making it almost impossible to trust your partner again when it comes to your relationship. While it...
Addressing stress due to divorce
From serious motor vehicle collisions to health problems, there are many reasons why people experience high levels of stress. Sometimes, stress lasts for a short period of time, while others suffer from chronic stress. Many people have a hard time with anxiety when...
What to include in a Texas parenting plan
As a parent navigating a divorce, you and your ex may need to devise something called a parenting plan that sets guidelines you agree to follow when it comes to raising your son or daughter. The parenting plan may be informal, or you may choose to create a formal...