Most people think of divorce as a clean break of the couple's relationship, and in most cases, this is true. By the time the divorce is finalized, most couples have long since stopped living together and thinking of themselves as married to each other. Except for...

It is not unusual for married couples in Rockwall to share at least one if not more joint credit cards. Joint credit cards can help a couple manage expenses, consolidate the number of financial accounts they have and earn rewards points. Unfortunately, not all...

In today's interconnected world, we hardly go anywhere or do anything without the aid of an electronic device. Smartphones, tablets and computers are often a major part of how we interact with family and friends on a daily basis. Of course, with the challenges the...

Property division in any divorce can quickly become a challenging undertaking. A marriage that has lasted for decades can require couples to identify, value and divide complex assets and debts. While each divorce is unique, there are three factors that might prove...

There are many aspects of life that people in Texas try and plan for ahead of time, but people cannot predict the future. There are certain events that occur that force people to change their original plans. This is true as parents raise their children as well....

Many people in Rockwall and throughout the greater Dallas area may go through a divorce or other separation to escape an abusive situation. People from all walks of life can be victims of abuse, and they should not have to tolerate it in their lives. The Texas courts...

Divorce is challenging for all members of Texas families. While parents must work through the legal and financial aspects of breaking their marriages, children must cope with the emotional realities of their parents’ separations. To minimize the impacts of divorce on...

Divorce is tough on everyone, and for spouses whose career responsibilities may limit the time they spend with their children, custody arrangements can seem unfair. In Texas, child custody is called conservatorship and can be shared between both parents as a joint...

The holidays are often a difficult time for co-parenting families. Sharing custody and figuring out a schedule that is fair and works for everyone can be difficult, turning the holidays into less-than-festive occasions. However, there are several ways co-parents can...

Spousal maintenance, of alimony, can be a hot button issue during divorce. For that reason, it is helpful for divorcing spouses to know how spousal maintenance is determined in Texas. Either spouse can make a request for spousal maintenance and the spouses can agree...