When a couple gets divorced, it is not unusual for one or both of the former spouses to want to move out of town or out of state for a new job or a fresh start as a newly single person. However, for divorced couples with children, it is generally not possible to just...
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How do states protect deployed parents in child custody disputes?
Military service is some of the greatest services a person can give to our country, but if a servicemember in the Austin area is divorced with a child, he or she may be concerned about how a deployment may affect his or her child custody rights. While state law varies...
Do not dig a bigger hole before divorce
Finances should be on your mind when you are making decisions to end your marriage. When you start thinking about divorce, you should begin protecting yourself and avoid doing anything that can have financial consequences later. First, do not sign anything before the...
Don’t undervalue the importance of a child custody evaluation
Divorce is stressful for everyone, but especially for those in the military. While military divorces certainly are handled differently, there’s one aspect of divorce that is handled almost uniformly: child custody. This is because the focus of a child custody dispute...
What is a military spouse entitled to in a divorce?
Although most Austin area couples believe their marriage will last forever it is not always the case. There are many reasons why a couple finds that divorce may be necessary. This is an emotional and stressful time for couples and for a military family there can be...
Substance abuse can affect child custody dispute
All child custody issues are determined based on what furthers the child's best interests. That may sound pretty straightforward, but the truth of the matter is that there are a lot of factors that play into determining what, exactly, furthers a child's best...
What is the impact of a military divorce on child custody?
Child custody is a highly emotional issue during many divorces and a military divorce may create additional challenges related to child custody that must be sorted out. Fortunately, the family law process provides resources to help military couples who have made the...
Jurisdiction and residency requirements in a military divorce
A career in the military is an honorable profession, but it is important to note that long deployments, frequent moves and other aspects of military life can cause a lot of stress on a marriage. Sometimes these stressors become too much, and military spouses in the...
Help for parents with post-divorce modifications
The need for a modification following divorce is not uncommon which is why former spouses should know how to seek a modification when needed. Post-divorce modifications may be available for child support, child custody and other aspects of a divorce settlement...
Many divorce cases happen for a relatively small list of reasons
Texans who are experiencing marital trouble and considering divorce might be under the impression that their challenges are unique. In many instances, they are. Still, researchers and experts in divorce see a relatively small number of reasons for which couples decide...
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