Married couples may have children together, buy houses, grow bank accounts, retirement accounts and other types of financial accounts. They also buy vehicles, household goods and products needed for their homes. If the couple ends the marriage in a divorce, they will...
Women should think about their financial future during a divorce
In Texas and across the nation, women have made great strides in being treated on equal footing with men in the workplace. However, in many instances, there remains an inherent disparity between how much people earn and it is frequently based on gender. For women,...
How is spousal maintenance determined in Texas?
Certain requirements must be met to obtain spousal maintenance in Texas. It is helpful for divorcing spouses to be familiar with when one spouse may be eligible for alimony and how the length and amount of alimony may be determined during their divorce. Eligibility...
New research shows day traders suffer before a divorce
Most of us instinctively know that divorce can affect every aspect of our lives. After all, it is the process of taking one life and splitting it into to entirely separate lives. It separates kids, divides bank and retirement accounts, can force the sell of the family...
What is a no-fault divorce?
Under Texas law, residents may pursue a no-fault divorce option when they wish to end their marriages. However, what it actually means to get a no-fault divorce may be confusing to some individuals. This informational post will discuss the process of pursuing a...
It’s best to avoid social media during a divorce
Most of us have social media accounts, and many use them every day. They are a great way to keep in touch with friends and family and network with others in your line of work. It enables you to share photos from family gatherings, the kids’ academic or athletic...
How can child support be spent?
Child support is the payment of money by a parent for the benefit of their child or children. In Texas, noncustodial parents often have child support obligations that they must provide to their children's custodial parents to help with the economic burdens of...
Sharing the house after divorce: can it work?
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...
What happens to joint credit cards when a couple divorces?
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...
Flexibility the hallmark of virtual visitation for child custody
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...
