Dividing assets is one of the most complex aspects of divorce, both emotionally and logistically. From personal property to savings and investments, state law determines how to distribute shared assets if spouses cannot come to an agreement on their own. Texas is a...
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What should you do if you cannot afford child support?
At first, you had little trouble making child support payments when you and your ex-spouse first divorced. Now, you struggle to make your payments and meet all your other financial obligations. What should you do? National Family Solutions offers options that you may...
Can you make home transitions easier for your children?
Helping your children get used to the idea of splitting their time between your home and your ex's will take time and patience. Depending on your custody arrangement, your children could switch between homes as often as every week. Creating a situation where your...
Involving your children in custody decisions
Arranging custody with your spouse may create one of the biggest obstacles of your divorce in Texas. With so many moving pieces and parts that affect every person in the family, finding a functional arrangement will undoubtedly take time and flexibility. If you desire...
3 military divorce mistakes to avoid
Couples filing for a divorce already face a complex, confusing court process, let alone being divorcing military spouses. Special rules apply to United States service members and their ex-spouses when they divorce. The different requirements include service of...
How can divorce benefit your financial health?
Finances are one of the major concerns that couples have when going through a divorce. According to U.S. News, over one-third of all couples cite finances as the biggest source of stress on the relationship. Once you decide to divorce, there are new financial...
How can I explain divorce to my preschooler?
When you and your spouse realize that you can no longer remain married, you know that breaking the news to others can be a hard part of the process. From parents to joint friends and more, these conversations can be emotional. When it comes to telling your kids about...
Fighting to keep your full 401(k)
As you prepare for your divorce proceedings in Texas, you may believe yourself to be ready for any potential challenges that may arise. Yet like many of the those that we here at Sanchez & Farrar, PLLC work with, the fact that your 401(k) is subject to property...
What are some signs of parental alienation?
After a divorce, you may worry about how to deal with an ex-spouse who is hostile or aggressive towards you. This person may even end up using your child against you in order to ruin your relationship with him or her. Emotional manipulation According to Real Simple,...
Divorce and improving your relationship with your child
For parents and children, the end of a marriage raises various concerns. Sometimes, parents and their kids have difficulty adjusting to the various changes that come with a divorce, such as relocation, parenting time and emotional hurdles associated with the breakdown...