Considerations for a Later-in-Life Divorce in San Antonio
The decision to divorce is often a hard one. Even the most amicable splits can have challenges, especially if there are children involved. But the latest divorce trends have nothing to do with young people or couples who haven’t been married long. It’s folks in their parents’ generation who are increasingly deciding to get divorced.…
Read MoreWill My Ex Get Any Part of My Military Pension?
While the divorce process in general is the same for servicemembers and civilians, there are some unique challenges when one of both spouses serve. One of the more complicated parts of the military divorce process is determining how, and which, specific military benefits will be split or divided among the parties involved. For couples who…
Read MoreCan My Spouse’s Mental Health Affect My Divorce?
Your spouse’s mental health cannot keep you from successfully getting a divorce, but it can make things more complicated. Depending on the type and severity of the mental health condition from which your spouse is suffering, it can drastically change the approach of your divorce legal proceedings, as well as the results involving decisions about…
Read MoreHow 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 MoreSpousal Maintenance Orders in Texas – Caps, Termination, Modification and Enforcement
In order to understand the ability of a spouse to modify an existing spousal support order in Texas, it is necessary to understand when spousal maintenance will be authorized. Unless the spouses reach a contractual agreement (called contractual alimony), spousal maintenance can be ordered if the family court determines that one spouse needs financial help…
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…
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