During your divorce, you or your spouse may be tempted to date someone new. This could be for various reasons: to take your mind off the pain of the separation, inject some much-needed happiness into your life, feel wanted and loved, avoid being alone, or simply jump-start your new life. Being in a relationship with…
Does Texas Recognize Palimony? Palimony is one of those terms that some people have never heard of, and those who have heard of it wonder if their state even recognizes it. That includes couples who are living right here in Texas. This blog post dives into what palimony is, how it differs from alimony, and…
Many people struggling with the emotions of their recent divorce will need support from friends and family as they come to grips with what happened and decide how to move forward. There is plenty of advice for divorcees in terms of how to open up, handle stress better, and who to look to for help,…
What if I don’t believe in divorce? You believe in your heart that you have tried absolutely everything in your power to save your marriage, and in the end, it still appears that divorce is the only answer. But what if you do not believe in divorce? Believe it or not, you are not alone.…
The COVID-19 pandemic has altered many of the ways courts across the country conduct hearings and trials. It used to be that if you needed to appear in court, you would do so in person. That is still an option as we slowly return to normalcy, but in the interests of everyone’s safety, many proceedings…
Divorce advice. You’re getting a divorce, and the last thing you want to do is talk to or work with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. After all, you’re at odds, and both of you would rather stay far away from each other. What could you possibly have to talk about? Believe it or not, there’s a lot…
Helpful divorce blogs. There is a misconception that lawyers only help families navigate divorce from a legal aspect. This includes getting the proper paperwork pulled together, arranging mediation and court appearances, documenting evidence, helping set terms for child custody and child support, etc. But as we all know with divorce, there are real people involved…
Prepare For Divorce. If you’re thinking about getting a divorce now that the holidays are over, you’re not alone. Divorce in the New Year is very common, so much that January has long been dubbed “Divorce Month” because of the consistent spike in filings. Couples simply don’t want to put a damper on the holidays,…
Even when they know deep down that their marriage is headed for divorce, most people have a hard time making the final call. They play devil’s advocate with themselves, waffle back and forth on if this is truly the answer and convince themselves that things will improve if they wait a bit longer. They wonder,…
From a young age, we are taught to always look on the bright side of life — to find the silver lining in everything and be thankful for what we have, not what we’ve lost. But even the most optimistic person will tell you it is difficult to be thankful for everything. For example divorce.…