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  • 2025
    • January
      • What Does Equitable Distribution Mean in a Texas Divorce?
      • Are Inheritances Split During Divorce in Texas?
  • 2024
    • December
      • Should I Get a Protective Order During My Divorce?
      • Alternatives to Legal Separation in Texas
    • November
      • How to Prepare for Divorce
      • Can I Appeal a Divorce Decree in Texas?
    • October
      • What Are the Most Contentious Issues in a Divorce?
      • Can My Ex Withhold My Child from Me in Texas?
    • September
      • 5 Ways Your Spouse Could Hide Assets During Your Divorce
      • Will a Divorce Affect My Credit Score?
    • August
      • Frequently Asked Questions About Protective Orders in Texas
      • What Is a Postnuptial Agreement?
    • July
      • What Happens During a Contested Divorce?
      • What Is Separate Property in a Divorce?
    • June
      • Financial Abuse During Divorce
      • How Do I Get Sole Managing Conservatorship in Texas?
    • May
      • Can an Adult Adopt Another Adult in Texas?
      • How to Start Over After Divorce
    • April
      • How Your Spouse Might Hide Assets from Your Divorce
      • Do I Have to Go to Court for My Divorce?
    • March
      • Who Makes Medical Decisions for a Child After Divorce?
      • What Is a Gray Divorce?
    • February
      • How Do I Tell My Spouse I Want a Divorce?
      • How Soon Can I Remarry in Texas After My Divorce?
    • January
      • What Happens to Family Pets in a Texas Divorce?
      • Why Is January a Popular Month for Divorce Filings?
  • 2023
    • December
      • Divorce & Student Loan Debt in Texas
      • How to Co-Parent During the Holidays
    • November
      • What Is the Presumption of Paternity in Texas?
      • How Does Divorce Mediation Work in Texas?
    • October
      • Do Grandparents in Texas Have a Right to Access Grandchildren?
      • How Do I Enforce a Property Settlement After Divorce?
    • September
      • Should I Use Social Media During My Divorce?
      • Can You Stop a Divorce Case in Texas?
    • August
      • Wasteful Dissipation: How Reckless Spending Can Affect Your Divorce
      • What Should I Do When I Suspect Parental Alienation?
      • The Adoption Home Study Process: Texas Requirements and Insights
    • July
      • What Is Fault vs. No-Fault Divorce in Texas?
      • Tax Implications of Divorce in Texas
      • Relocating & Conservatorship in Texas
    • June
      • Does Texas Have Rules for Spending Child Support?
      • Is Collaborative Divorce Right for Me?
      • What Are the Benefits of Mediating Child Custody Disputes?
    • May
      • Healing Hearts, Moving Forward: The Emotional Benefits of Texas Divorce Mediation
      • How to Tell When It’s Time to Divorce
      • Are Prenuptial Agreements Enforceable in Texas
    • April
      • Do Protective Orders Apply to Social Media?
      • Do I Need a Reason to Get a Divorce?
    • March
      • Tax Issues in a High Net-Worth Divorce
      • Debunking Child Support Myths
    • February
      • Can I Write My Own Divorce Settlement?
      • What Happens to the Engagement Ring in a Divorce?
    • January
      • What Are a Noncustodial Parent's Rights in Texas?
      • What Happens to Marital Debt During Divorce?
  • 2022
    • December
      • How Quickly Can I Get Divorced in Texas?
    • November
      • Can I Get a Divorce If I Can't Locate My Spouse?
      • Can My Spouse Refuse to Sign Divorce Papers?
    • October
      • How Is Property Divided In a Texas Divorce?
      • Why Divorce Mediation Might Be Right for You
    • September
      • Can I Get a Legal Separation in Texas?
      • Is Child Support Necessary with a Joint Custody Agreement?
    • August
      • Disqualifying Factors for Adoption in Texas
      • What Does a Protective Order Do in Texas?
    • July
      • What Happens to Social Security Benefits in a Divorce?
      • Is It OK to Date During My Divorce?
    • June
      • What Is Wasteful Dissipation in a Divorce?
      • Texas Divorce: Who Keeps the House?
    • May
      • What Are the Signs of Parental Alienation?
      • Collaborative Divorce & Mediation: How Are They Different?
    • April
      • How to Communicate with In-Laws During & After Divorce
      • Can Cheating Affect the Outcome of a Divorce?
    • March
      • When Does Alimony End in Texas?
      • Debunking Common Divorce Myths
    • February
      • How to Tell Your Children You Are Getting Divorced
      • Do I Need My Ex’s Permission to Introduce My Kids to a New Partner?
    • January
      • How to Handle Your Divorce at Work
      • Common Reasons Why Spouses Get Divorced
  • 2021
    • December
      • Choosing a Divorce Attorney
      • How to Co-Parent After a Divorce
    • November
      • Why Online Divorce is a Bad Idea
      • Getting Through the Holidays After a Divorce
    • October
      • What Can Make a Prenuptial Agreement Unenforceable?
      • How Long Does it Take to Get Divorced?
    • September
      • What is Parallel Parenting?
      • Why You Need to Get a Prenup
    • August
      • Will Creditors Come After Me for My Ex’s Debt?
      • Complications in a High Net Worth Divorce
    • July
      • What if My Spouse Evades Service of the Divorce Papers?
      • Who Claims a Child as Dependent on Taxes After Divorce?
    • June
      • Helping Your Children Cope with Divorce
      • Modifying Alimony After Divorce
    • May
      • The Difference Between Separate and Marital Property
      • How is Child Custody Determined?
    • April
      • Does Infidelity Impact a Divorce Settlement?
      • Tips to Keep You Focused at Work During Your Divorce
    • March
      • How is Spousal Maintenance Determined?
      • What Can I Do if My Ex Denies Visitation?
    • February
      • Is Alimony Guaranteed in a Divorce?
      • Rebuilding Trust with Your Co-Parent After a Divorce
    • January
      • Top 5 Child Custody Mistakes to Avoid
      • What is Parental Alienation?
  • 2020
    • December
      • Is Texas a 50/50 State When It Comes to Divorce?
      • How Much Does It Cost to File for Divorce in Texas?
    • November
      • Understanding Parental Rights and Responsibilities
      • What’s the Difference Between Annulment and Divorce?
    • October
      • What Is Conservatorship?
      • Understanding Access and Visitation
    • September
      • Who Gets to Keep the Family Pet?
      • Can I Change How Much I Pay in Child Support?
    • August
      • How To Accept or Deny Paternity in Texas
      • Domestic Abuse Isn’t Always Physical
    • July
      • Can I Adopt My Stepchild?
      • What Is a Cohabitation Agreement?
    • June
      • Do Grandparents Have Rights in Texas?
      • How Do I Change My Name in Texas?
    • May
      • Caring for Yourself After a Divorce
      • Can I Move with My Kids After a Divorce?
    • April
      • What Should I Include in My Prenuptial Agreement?
      • What Can I Do to Enforce Child Support?
    • March
      • Why Mediation is Easier for Your Children
    • February
      • 4 Benefits of Collaborative Divorce
      • Is Legal Separation Possible in Texas?
    • January
      • Can I Reduce My Alimony Payments?
      • When Will a Judge Modify Child Custody?
  • 2019
    • December
      • Are Your Social Security Benefits Safe in a Divorce?
      • Discovering Hidden Assets in a Divorce
    • November
      • How to Enforce Family Support Orders
      • Extending Child Support for Disabled Children
    • October
      • Federal Income Tax Issues Regarding Alimony
      • Who Gets the House in Texas Divorce Cases?
    • September
      • Court Orders for Preventing Family Violence
      • What’s the Difference Between Spousal Support & Maintenance in Texas?
    • August
      • How Texas Courts Divide Oil Royalties Between Divorcing Spouses
      • Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents
    • July
      • Guardians & Attorneys Ad Litem: A Legislative Update
      • Important Information on Custody Evaluations
    • February
      • Advice on Developing a Contact Schedule
  • 2018
    • November
      • Communication Plan
    • August
      • Anger and Grief in Divorce
    • April
      • 6 Frequent Divorce Mistakes
    • January
      • 10 Common Divorce Mistakes
  • 2017
    • November
      • Understanding How to Estimate Budgets for Food and Clothes in a Divorce
    • September
      • 11 Documents Your Attorney Needs for Negotiating a Prenuptial Agreement
    • June
      • Can We Handle Divroce on Our Own Without Attorneys?
    • April
      • Damage To Children From Parental Conflict
    • March
      • Deposition Questions to Help Determine Child Custody
      • A Large Decision: What to Do With the House in Your Divorce?
    • February
      • How Your Houston Family Law Attorney Can Help Weather the Divorce Storm
    • January
      • Variables in Alimony Calculations
  • 2016
    • December
      • 4 Steps to Achieving A Property Settlement
      • The 6 Stages Of Divorce Grief
    • November
      • 6 Compelling Reasons to Settle Your Divorce Out of Court
      • Requesting Alimony
      • Protecting Your Children During Divorce
      • Parenting Plans: How to Protect Your Kids From the Anger of Divorce
    • October
      • How to Effectively Share Parenting Duties After Divorce
      • Parenting Divorce Plan
    • September
      • Minimize Conflict With Your Houston Divorce Lawyer
      • Initial Divorce To-Do's
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