Considering how long people often save to afford homeownership, the prospect of losing a home can be a frightening one. Especially if there are children in the family, it is only natural to worry about the ability to afford housing if someone cannot retain the marital...
When Experience, Skill And Results Matter To You
Family Law
Mental health and appearance in child custody divorce cases
When it comes to child custody and divorce cases, many factors come into play. One crucial aspect that may not always be obvious is how mental health and appearance can impact the outcome of these cases. Let's explore why these two elements matter so much. Mental...
2 ways your divorce may affect your teenager
Divorce is undoubtedly a significant life event that can profoundly impact teenagers. During this stage of development, adolescents are already navigating a myriad of physical, emotional and social changes. The added stress of divorce can exacerbate these challenges...
3 steps to take when preparing for divorce in Texas
A divorce is a major shift in someone's life. Not only will it change someone's primary relationships, but it will also alter their finances. Most people contemplating divorce try to approach the process cautiously to reduce the degree of personal risk involved. The...
What can a Texas divorce mean for someone’s retirement savings?
Saving for retirement requires long-term planning. People typically make small contributions to a retirement savings account for decades so that they have enough resources set aside for their comfort in their golden years. Many married couples in Texas include...
Co-parenting with a narcissist after divorce
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...
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...
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...