Most experts agree that children of divorce do best when both parents stay in their lives. But this is only the case when each parent is physically, mentally and emotionally capable of providing love, safety, appropriate discipline and guidance to the kids -- and...
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Criminal expunction vs. nondisclosure: the major differences
When trying to clean up an old arrest or conviction from your criminal record in Texas, you may have two options available: expunction and non-disclosure. These accomplish similar things but work in different ways, and you might only qualify for one of them....
Who is responsible for credit card debt amid divorce?
Credit card debt can be challenging to split, especially during divorce. How you split your debt can depend on numerous factors. Those factors can include how you set up your credit card accounts, who accumulated the debt, whose responsibility it is to repay the debt...
Dividing your online business in divorce
Whether it is prior to a wedding or during the marriage, it is not uncommon for people to start a business and run it diligently for years. When divorce becomes a reality, however, the couple must work through the legal process to determine not only the value of the...
Will a parent’s higher income guarantee child custody?
If you are divorcing your spouse right now and want to obtain custody of your children, you may worry that you’ll be at a disadvantage if you’re not the parent earning the most compensation. However, you should know that how much you earn won’t necessarily impact your...
Facing a misdemeanor DWI? Here’s what you should know
If you are facing a misdemeanor DWI in Texas, you may already know that a conviction could seriously impact your life. A first-time DWI offense is a Class B misdemeanor in Texas. A conviction may result in penalties such as 180 days in jail, up to $2,000 in fines and...
What deployment means for custody in a Texas divorce
Marrying and having children when you serve in the military is a common decision. Service members receive housing support and even more pay when they have a spouse and children. You can expect support to keep your family close by, at least until you have to deploy. If...
Moving past depression during a divorce
Depression can occur spontaneously or in response to medication due to chemical changes in the brain, or it can also be caused situationally when difficult events occur in your life. Feeling depressed at some point in life happens to many people -- it is not a sign of...
Do you think your spouse will hide assets during your divorce?
Divorce situations have diverse concerns. People in marriages with limited resources may struggle to establish two financially independent households. Conversely, those in high-asset marriages may find that they have their own unique set of risks. With more assets to...
Can you claim your spouse’s business is community property?
When two people decide their marriage isn't working anymore, the Texas family courts often have to set the terms. In Texas, the courts typically treat property obtained during the marriage like community property that both spouses have an ownership interest in. If you...