Like most Texas married couples, you and your spouse have undoubtedly had ups and downs in your relationship. If you happen to be one of many spouses who ultimately have decided that the downs outweigh the ups, you might be considering filing or have already filed for...
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Month: October 2020
Should you look for work even if you ask for spousal maintenance?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 26, 2020 | Spousal Support (Alimony)
In Texas, spousal maintenance ("alimony") is far from a given. That makes it smart to understand what can influence the court to either grant or deny your petition.Under the current laws, unless there has been family violence, you're disabled due to a condition that...
Preparing to divorce when your partner is a narcissist
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 26, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce is especially difficult when you find yourself working against a narcissist. In child custody struggles, the other parent can make it extremely difficult to reach a final order that is fair and sustainable. Despite the challenges ahead, it is possible to...
Religion and your parenting plan: What to consider
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 22, 2020 | Child Custody
You and your spouse came from different backgrounds and different religions, but you made it work -- for a while. Now that you're divorcing, however, your religious differences can affect your parenting plans.Assuming that you have joint custody of the kids, you and...
Child custody considerations for same-sex couples
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 16, 2020 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
If you're divorcing as a same-sex couple in Texas, you may be worried about how the law may apply to your situation, especially when it comes to child custody. The fact is that since the law has changed so much in recent years, many divorcing same-sex couples face...
The holidays are coming: Don’t panic over the custody schedule
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 8, 2020 | Child Custody
It's already October, and that means that divorced parents everywhere are about to go through than annual ordeal surrounding custody and visitation during the holidays. While your parenting plan may have established some ground rules and a schedule, that doesn't...
What’s a ‘managing conservator’ in Texas?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 2, 2020 | Child Custody
When parents go through a divorce, they usually have lots of questions related to their children -- particularly regarding the rules about custody. In Texas, one of the most important things divorcing couples need to understand is the role of the "managing...
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