Often, women go into divorce proceedings overwhelmed by their new responsibilities and unsure of what a woman should ask for in a divorce settlement. The idea of going to trial is enough to worry about, and fear of the unknown can be debilitating. Women should know...
People have preconceived notions about who suffers the most in a divorce, and it’s only natural. As they begin to think about divorce, they might think they understand how the world treats divorced men and women and use these notions to construct narratives about...
So, you’ve filed for divorce. How long will it take to get your divorce finalized? On the short end, Texas requires a 60-day “cooling off” period following the filing of the petition for divorce. This means 60 days must elapse between when the petition for divorce is...
The choice to get a divorce is a major life decision, and asking oneself, "should I talk to a lawyer before asking for a divorce?" is common. Still, many separating couples, intimidated by the prospect of the unknown legal road ahead, feel it would be safer and easier...
In a divorce proceeding involving the calculation of the parties’ child support obligation or in child support proceedings generally, the determination of income is a cornerstone of such support calculation. So, what is considered “income” for this purpose? Employment...
A home is a family's most significant asset, and it's only natural that many divorce negotiations revolve around the future of a family's real estate. However, deciding who gets the house in a divorce need not be a source of undue conflict, and a little understanding...
This article is the fifth in a multi-part series on women’s rights in divorce cases. While divorce laws are supposed to apply equally to both spouses, there are issues unique to women in divorce worth considering. It’s essential to have a competent attorney who...
This article is the fourth in a multi-part series on women’s rights in divorce cases. While divorce laws are supposed to apply equally to both spouses, there are issues unique to women in divorce worth considering. It’s essential to have a competent attorney who...
This article is the third in a multi-part series on women’s rights in divorce cases. While divorce laws are supposed to apply equally to both spouses, there are issues unique to women in divorce worth considering. It’s essential to have a competent attorney who...
In Part I, we covered what may happen before a divorce. In this Part II, I will discuss what may occur once a divorce is filed and possibilities for when the divorce is finalized. During Divorce Proceedings Final Decree for Divorce A Final Decree for...
