Research shows one of the largest contributors to divorce is financial stress and distrust. Sure, there are studies that point to adultery and abuse as key factors in marriage breakdowns, but money touches everything. For some, that may mean one spouse is a known gambler. For others, it is that one spouse is the saver…
Susan and her husband, Frank, have been happily married for 12 years. About six months ago, though, Susan began feeling as if something was not right. Frank was spending more time at the office and becoming emotionally distant at home. She also noticed he was taking more phone calls and texts from his secretary —…
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…
Let’s say that you and your wife finally got all your estate planning ducks in a row. You met with an attorney, had your questions answered, and when all the dust settled, you had a carefully-crafted last will and testament. But that was several years ago. A few things have changed in your life, and…
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…
5 Tips For Spouses Who Are Still Working From Home Together During COVID-19 We should all enjoy the opportunities we have to spend more time with our spouse. I’m sure you agree that we don’t get enough of those precious moments in today’s hectic world. But over the past seven months, many couples like you…
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You’re getting a divorce, and because you have children, you know you will be ordered to pay child support. By now, you may even know exactly how much you will have to pay because the Court has carefully calculated everything. But one question remains, and it’s something we hear a lot: How long do I…
Child support is a legal obligation where a noncustodial divorced parent makes regular payments to their former spouse to support their minor child. These child support payments often go toward things like clothing, food, shelter, etc., and the parent who receives these monies really comes to rely on it as part of their income. The…