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...
Family Law
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...
3 common obstacles in property division
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...
When can parents modify a custody order?
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....
There are serious consequences for abuse claims
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...