Posts by Matt Grimshaw
How Are Holidays and Special Occasions Handled in Standard Possession Orders?
When the summer months, holidays, or special occasions are here, it is common for parents who are going through a divorce to feel like they are missing out when they are not spending time with their children. This can be one of the most challenging aspects of the divorce process, but sooner rather than later…
Read MoreHow to Prepare for Your Child’s Education After a Divorce
It’s difficult enough for children when parents divorce. It’s even more difficult when a divorce affects the ability of a child to obtain a college education when both the parents and children were looking forward to the child’s college years. Unfortunately, living apart means each parent needs to pay for a separate place to live,…
Read MoreHow Can I Strengthen My Case for Child Custody?
Parents want what’s best for their children. The family courts in Texas want parents, as much as possible, to reach agreements for child custody on their own since a family court judge can never know your children as well as you do. Courts prefer for both parents to be involved in their children’s lives as…
Read MoreWill My Divorce Affect My Child’s TRICARE Coverage?
TRICARE is the military’s healthcare program for active duty service members (ADSMs), family members of ADSMs, National Guard and Reserve members and their family members, retirees and the family members of retirees, survivors, and certain former spouses worldwide. TRICARE includes the full health care resources of the Military Health System including military hospitals and clinics.…
Read MoreI’m Being Stationed Elsewhere; Can You Help Me with My Custody Modification?
As an active duty servicemember, something you will always have to face is frequent relocation. Military personnel often find themselves receiving a permanent change of station, which means that they will need to move within the next coming weeks or months. While this is an expected part of military life, it can make things very…
Read MoreWill a Divorce Affect My Credit?
Getting a divorce does not directly affect your credit. So, you do not necessarily need to worry about whether you will wake up one day to your phone alerting you that your credit score has dropped due to your recent divorce. However, when you are thinking about filing for a divorce or going through the…
Read MoreWant a Smoother Divorce? Stay Offline
While you may be tempted to vent or see what your ex-spouse is up to on social media, it is recommended to stay offline during a divorce. The reason for this is because what you say or do on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, or even email can be used against you if you are not…
Read MoreHow Long Will My Divorce Take If I’m in the Military?
Once couples reach their breaking points, they often hope that the divorce process will be quick and over with, so that they can move on with their lives. While this is understandable, there may be many challenges and obstacles that arise, slowing down the process of their divorces. One of these challenges may be that…
Read MoreHow Does the Uniformed Services Former Spouse’s Protection Act Affect the Outcome of a Divorce?
Ending a marriage is never easy, but negotiating the division of assets between a couple can make it even more difficult — especially if one spouse served or serves in the military. Most people are aware that those who are currently in or have been in the military are able to receive pension so long…
Read MoreHow Will Divorce Affect My Taxes in San Antonio?
Tax season is not everyone’s favorite time of year. And if you recently went through a divorce in San Antonio, things will change a bit from what you are used to. Married couples can experience some significant tax breaks, such as receiving credits for income, education, adoption, child care, and more. Marriage almost gets treated…
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