One of the most difficult aspects of divorce for parents in Houston is co-parenting with an ex-spouse. A healthy co-parenting arrangement can help children adjust. While communication is an important element of functional co-parenting, this does not mean parents must...
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Month: January 2020
Winning custody means fighting for your child’s best interests
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 24, 2020 | Child Custody, Child Health
The last thing you wanted was for the bitterness that defined your breakup to affect your children. Nevertheless, here you are facing a brutal custody battle. Whether your ex is fighting for full custody or you are trying to protect your children from a bad situation,...
How taking early distributions may affect an IRA split
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 23, 2020 | Property Division
Houston couples who are getting a divorce may need to divide a retirement account. Some types of retirement accounts, such as 401(k)s, require a document known as a qualified domestic relations order. To divide an IRA, it is only necessary to submit the divorce decree...
What to know about virtual visitation
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 16, 2020 | Child Custody
Ideally, Texas divorced parents would be able to spend time with their children on a regular basis. However, some parents live too far from their children to make regular visitation worth pursuing. Those who aren't able to physically visit with their children may be...
Divorce may bring out the worst in your spouse
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 15, 2020 | Divorce
No matter how mutual or agreeable the decision to divorce is between you and your spouse, it is not unusual for the divorce process to quickly turn ugly. Often as the process moves forward, a spouse may feel like he or she is losing control of the situation or may get...
Are you ready to divorce your addicted spouse?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 14, 2020 | Divorce
An addiction to drugs or alcohol can destroy many aspects of a person's life. Health, finances and personal relationships may all suffer while someone struggles with substance abuse issues. Among those personal relationships that suffer, a marriage is bound to be one...
How a calendar can be useful during a divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 6, 2020 | Child Custody
When parents in Houston gather financial documents in preparation for a divorce, they should not forget calendars. These can be valuable resources in figuring out dates, parenting time, expenses and more. Calendars can also serve as evidence in the event of a dispute....
How the Hague Convention applies to international child abduction
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 2, 2020 | Child Custody
Texas residents have witnessed the world becoming an increasingly smaller place. It's more accessible, which has led to many marriages between individuals who originate in different countries. This has led to some complex child custody disputes. Many have questions...
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