When you become a parent, your life changes in ways you never imagined. Suddenly, you have someone who depends on you for everything, which can be effortlessly overwhelming. Add divorce or separation into the mix, and now you have a mind-boggling situation. However,...
Facts about American divorces
Some may feel surprised to discover the divorce rate in the United States has declined, as data shows. However, many people prescribe to myths, including the pervasive belief that half of American marriages end in divorce. Such figures aren’t accurate, and they...
How do you divide debt after a divorce?
Are you planning to end your marriage in Texas? Divorce is an issue that brings a lot of financial problems to the surface. If you and your spouse have debts to deal with, getting divorced won't necessarily put an end to them. What kind of debts can you be liable for?...
Temporary protected status
Temporary protected status, or TPS, is a special condition applied to countries by the Department of Homeland Security for immigrants entering Texas and other states. A country will be given TPS for its immigrants to the U.S. when it is under extraordinary...
Should you hire a certified divorce analyst?
Texas divorces can be complicated, especially for people with extensive assets, stocks and retirement funds. Individuals who feel that they're drowning in a financial regulatory sea may want to consider working with a certified divorce analyst. What is a certified...
How credits and deductions work in a Texas divorce
Virtually all divorces have financial conflicts that are difficult to resolve. These situations are only made more challenging when there are children involved. If you're going through this tumultuous process, you can avoid making expensive errors on your taxes by...
Divorce rates by career
Every year, thousands of couples in Texas file for divorce. It may seem like a random occurrence. Two people sometimes just grow apart, and it truly could happen to anyone. But factors like stress and outside demands on one's time can take a toll on any marital...
Temporary protected status for Venezuela citizens and DACA
Immigration is a notoriously long process in the United States, and especially in Beaumont, Texas. However, since new legislation has come out supporting temporary protected status (TPS), certain individuals can complete the immigration process more quickly. How many...
Why it’s best to avoid conflict in child custody battles
Texas residents who are going through a divorce will have to undergo the process of determining child custody arrangements. Ideally, this happens by both parents agreeing about how much time the child will spend with them and what types of decisions they can make....
Financial issues a divorce will deal with
Those who are entering the divorce process in Texas will have to worry about splitting up their financial assets. Going through the process of listing all of your assets and debts can be both time-consuming and emotionally taxing. By taking the time now to understand...