As much as you and your spouse might want to provide a stable, conducive and happy home for your children, an unhappy marriage can give you the exact opposite of this. When one or both parents believe divorce is inevitable, it is important that you understand the...
Divorce
3 self-care tips to help you be a good parent during a divorce
Divorce is hard on everyone in the family. As a parent, your first thought is always about how you can make sure the kids are looked after and protected. This can often mean, however, that you forget to look after yourself. While it may feel like something that you...
What should you tell the kids about divorce?
When you have to talk to your children about divorce, you want to make sure that the conversation goes well and that it addresses everything they’re concerned about. This is a major change in their life, and it’s a topic that they probably don’t have much experience...
Tips to protect your finances during your divorce
It doesn’t matter how long you have been married; working to untangle your life, assets and finances from your partner can be a challenging process. Going from a two-income home to a single-income home can also greatly impact how you live, where you live and your...
Can divorce affect your child’s chances of going to college?
For many children and young adults in Texas, college is their first real-life goal. Maybe your child wants to attend a specific institution of higher education, or perhaps they simply dream of pursuing a degree in a particularly competitive field, like architecture....
Want to ask your spouse for a divorce? Read this first
There are a few situations where divorce is easy. However, if you have decided this is the direction you want to go, figuring out how to tell your spouse can be tricky. The good news is, that there are a few tips that can help. Keep reading to learn more. Be sure...
In an unhealthy marriage? Divorce can be better for your kids
It can be difficult to rationalize a divorce when you have children to think about. You may worry about how divorce will affect your child. You may worry your children’s emotional development will struggle to grow. You shouldn’t hesitate to file for divorce because...
Setting the tone for your divorce: What to know
Your marriage isn’t working out, but you simply can’t picture you and your spouse going to war – especially since you need to have a functioning co-parent relationship for years to come. The tone you set at the beginning of your divorce is incredibly important. Poor...
What is collaborative divorce?
People think of divorce as a war or a series of pitched battles that pit former spouses against one another. Litigation often leads to this sort of acrimonious approach. When spouses go to court to argue over custody or property division, they can become quite...
What are the benefits of family law mediation?
When you are going through a divorce, it can be hard to get on the same page with your spouse. You may both have hurt feelings or come to the table with different approaches to ending your marriage. Divorce mediation is helpful, because it reduces the likelihood of...