Co-parenting after a Separation or Divorce

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Co-parenting after a Separation or Divorce

Co-parenting after a separation or divorce can be difficult but establishing healthy boundaries can establish a sense of stability for everyone involved especially for you and your children. Here are a some very important considerations: Establish expectations for communication (ex: text messaging, emailing, co-parenting apps). Outline days and times that each parent will have with

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What is separate property?

In Texas, separate property means anything that you owned before the marriage, anything you inherited, or anything that was gifted to you. However, separate property can inadvertently become a mixed-character property or community property. Some common ways in which separate property might become mixed property include: Refinancing your separate property (like a house owned before

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Money Mistakes Newlywed Couples Make

After you recently got married or are close to tying the knot, take certain steps to avoid these money mistakes newlyweds make. Doing so may bring you closer to achieving your financial goals. 1. Avoiding Honest Conversations about Money Money can be an intense topic but avoiding honest conversations about how you are going to

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Checklist: What to Do After Your Divorce is Final

After months or years, your divorce is finally over and it is natural to want to put it behind you but there are certain steps that you should take to tie up loose ends. The following checklist can be a helpful tool of what to do after a divorce. Not every item below may apply

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Not the Right Reasons to Refuse Visitation

Too often bitterness, anger, and pain can lead couples to separate. After the separation or divorce, it may be tempting for a parent to try to use their child as leverage to get back at an ex-partner or ex-spouse who has caused them to suffer. This is not in the best interest of the children.

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Separation Agreements in Texas

There is no provision for “legal separation” in the Texas Family Code. However, it is possible for spouses to contract for rights, duties, and obligations contained in a properly executed separation agreement. For a separation agreement to be valid and enforceable, the separation agreement should: Be in writing; Signed by both spouses; Entered into without coercion,

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Managing Stress

Going through family law legal matters are often the most stressful times in our lives. Stress affects the body, as well as thoughts and emotions. Some common symptoms of stress include headaches, muscle tension or pain, chest pain, fatigue, difficulty falling asleep, restlessness, anxiety, lack of motivation or focus, irritability or anger, and sadness or

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