Many in El Paso, Texas might not expect the area of parenting time in family law cases as an area of change, but it is. Since the 70's there is a different perspective on how courts and parents view the issue of child custody and visitation. Though the best interest...
Divorce and mortgage assumption or refinancing
One decision Texas couples who are getting a divorce may have to make is who will get the family home. Once the decision is made, there is still more work ahead if one spouse is going to be removed from the joint mortgage. While it also possible for both parties to...
Divorce and claiming dependents
Texas parents who are divorced or separated can claim their kids as dependents on tax returns. This can lead to several valuable tax benefits, such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, the Child Tax Credit and the Child and the Dependent Care Tax Credit. However, if more...
Using a prenup to protect a business in a divorce
A prenuptial agreement, or postnuptial for couples who are already married, can be a way for business owners in Texas to protect their enterprises if they get divorced. Some people may worry that these documents are ways to cheat a spouse out of a rightful share of...
Tips for reducing conflict during a divorce
Some people in Texas might think of divorce as a process that inevitably involves conflict, but this does not have to be the case. Conflict in divorce can be resolved in a positive way, and being able to do so can make the divorce less stressful and lead to a...
How parents can negotiate a custody and visitation schedule
Parents in Texas who are getting divorced must plan a child custody schedule. If they are unable to agree on a schedule, they might have to go to litigation. However, the disadvantage here is that a parent might end up with less time with the child than was offered...
How divorce can affect retirement funds
When Texas couples decide to divorce, they may be especially concerned about the division of their retirement funds. After all, these accounts may be their largest assets, and they may take years to accumulate to their current form. According to a survey of divorce...
Eliminating or alleviating debt can save marriages
After communication breakdown and infidelity, financial issues are often cited as being among the main causes of marital strife. Many couples in Texas face financial challenges before they get married, and this often turns into a recipe for disaster after they tie the...
How do I handle this military divorce?
Divorce is rarely easy, but for military families in Texas, the process can be even more difficult. As an active duty service member, you understand that your obligations to the military may play a role in the divorce proceedings, affecting the outcome of everything...
What to do if one parent is jeopardizing a child’s safety
Texas parents who are concerned about their child's safety with the other parent during a divorce may not always have an easy time convincing a court that the other parent's access to the child should be blocked. One man, who said he had always been his 7-year-old...

