As your divorce unfolds, there may come a time when your spouse wants to depose you. The purpose of a deposition is twofold. First, it allows the other party to learn information that it may not otherwise discover. Second, it can pin the witness down to their testimony, thereby allowing more adequate trial preparation and giving the opportunity to impeach…
Many parents who are caught up in a custody dispute lose focus of their children’s best interest as they fight to “win” their arguments. But a disagreement isn’t about attacking the other parent to assassinate their character. Instead, your arguments should be tailored at keeping your children’s physical, emotional, and psychological well-being safe. And as you’re building your custody arguments,…
A child custody dispute can be hard fought and highly contentious. Knowing that the outcome of your custody case can have significant ramifications for your child and your relationship with them, navigating the process can be incredibly stressful and worrisome. This can take a toll on your physical and mental health, which might leave you in a position where your…
Social medial touches many aspects of our lives today. It can be a powerful and efficient way to remain connected with our family and friends, find support in the community, and vent our emotions. Although those aspects of social media have considerable value, your use of these outlets can pose significant risks during your divorce. In fact, if you’re not…
The property division process in your divorce may be the largest financial transaction of your life. The outcome can shape your financial well-being for years to come, and if you’re not careful, you may be left without the resources that you need. If you’re older, a poor property division outcome can also leave you unable to replenish your retirement savings.…
Despite the bond and the relationship that you have with your child, their other parent might take action to try to restrict your access and limit your contact with your child. This will take the form of a child custody modification request, which will be filed with the court. To succeed on this motion, the other parent will have to…
During a marriage, many spouses might not have needed to think very much about making ends meet, but in divorce they suddenly find themselves in a totally different situation. Those who earned less than their spouse or who were homemakers could need spousal maintenance just to be able to afford their living expenses. Texas law addresses all areas of spousal…
Property division can be challenging in any Texas divorce, but generally speaking, the more assets the married couple has, the more complicated the property division. In addition, some types of assets are much more difficult to divide than others. Some of the most complex issues in property division involve business ownership. Community property The first step in property division is…
Divorce is never easy, but it can be particularly difficult when one or both spouses is in the armed forces. Military divorce presents technical requirements and considerations that civilians don’t have to worry about. State law The legal process of divorce is generally controlled by the law of the state where the spouses live. This means if both spouses live…
If you are going through a divorce in Texas, one of the issues that you will need to discuss with your soon-to-be ex-spouse is regarding exactly how you will be dividing your property between the two of you. Before anything else, it is important for your to understand that there are two types of property. One is subject to division…