Austin Divorce Law Blog
Posted on Oct 21, 2013
Five Divorce Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Divorce is hard – no one's arguing that – but mistakes can take an already stressful situation and turn it into a disaster. Here are five of ...
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Posted on May 14, 2013
In our last blog post, we asked whether or not childless couples face easier divorces. While the absence of children in a marriage doesn't always make the divorce process more efficient, children ...
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Posted on May 13, 2013
Divorce is never easy, but the absence of children can make the divorce process less involved. During a divorce, you and your spouse will probably have to deal with the following issues: asset ...
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Posted on May 10, 2013
Property division is a hot-button issue during any separation. If you're going through a divorce, you probably have a lot of questions about asset and debt division. One of the most common ...
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Posted on May 8, 2013
Talking to your kids about divorce may be one of the most challenging facets of your separation. Young children may have difficulty navigating the emotional complexities of a separation, but they can ...
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Posted on May 6, 2013
The presence of domestic violence can impact your alimony agreement. In Texas, spouses can obtain two types of alimony: negotiated alimony and court-ordered spousal maintenance. The difference between ...
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Posted on May 3, 2013
The Huffington Post recently asked readers about their personal experiences with divorce. Specifically, they asked readers to share their worst divorce mistakes. As family law attorneys, our team has ...
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Posted on May 2, 2013
What happens when two of your friends file for a divorce ? Divorce is difficult, even if you aren't directly involved. Dealing with a friend's divorce is even more challenging when you are ...
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Posted on May 1, 2013
Divorce is permanent. If you will face a divorce shortly, finding the right lawyer to represent your case is imperative. Whether you realize it or not, your divorce settlement can impact facets of ...
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Posted on Apr 30, 2013
Advice from your friends is usually a good idea – unless you're facing a divorce. Friends can help you cope with divorce emotionally, but watch out for well-meaning friends who try to give ...
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Posted on Apr 29, 2013
If you're looking forward to marriage, you know the term " prenuptial agreement." A prenuptial agreement is a legal document prepared before marriage that delineates how the couple's ...
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Posted on Apr 25, 2013
Only a few decades ago, the concept of a "blended family" seemed abnormal – if not impossible. Today, more than half of American families are either re-coupled or re-married. In other ...
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Posted on Apr 24, 2013
Research suggests that a variety of psychological roadblocks can not only make your marriage less satisfactory, but destroy it. Differing views of parenting is one of the most common psychological ...
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Posted on Apr 23, 2013
Divorce may be one of the toughest challenges you face – but this doesn't mean you can't overcome the stress associated with it. Experts suggest these five simple ways to ease the stress ...
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Posted on Apr 22, 2013
Divorce can have a life-altering impact on your life; did you know that it can affect the environment as well? In a publication about the environmental impact of divorce, researchers found that ...
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Posted on Apr 19, 2013
In the U.S., only nine states permit same-sex marriages: Washington, Iowa, New York, Maryland, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. What happens if a same-sex couple marries ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2013
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, daring networks, and MySpace) are becoming increasingly involved in U.S. divorce cases. With the increase in online social networking, disgruntled spouses find ample ...
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Posted on Apr 17, 2013
Research indicates that social media is involved in a growing number of divorce cases across the nation. 81% of attorneys in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers said that they used information ...
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Posted on Apr 15, 2013
You might think that marriage equals happiness, but the American Psychological Association (APA) says this isn't true. For many, marriage is a life goal. However, life goals don't always make ...
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Posted on Apr 11, 2013
Guilt, frustration, anxiety, and worry – these are common emotions associated with debt. According to an article published by the University of Arkansas, debt has a negative influence on your ...
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Posted on Apr 9, 2013
Texas doesn't offer specific provisions for legal separation, but this doesn't mean you and your spouse can't take the time you need to choose (or not choose) divorce. Just like marriage, ...
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Posted on Apr 8, 2013
Filing for divorce can be emotionally, financially, and legally complicated. That's why our lawyers are dedicated to helping clients navigate the tedious issues related to divorce and separation. ...
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Posted on Apr 3, 2013
You've probably heard the terms "father's rights" or "parental rights" before. Generally speaking, these terms apply to legal issues related to family law and divorce. For ...
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Posted on Apr 2, 2013
Every divorce is different. If you think that litigation is the only way to end your marriage, you might want to speak with an attorney about your legal options through mediation. Mediation isn't ...
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Posted on Mar 28, 2013
If you are considering filing for divorce from your spouse, but think that your spouse may also want to file the papers and serve them to you, it may be to you benefit to beat him or her to the punch. ...
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