Divorce requires you to wait. Whether the process is long or short depends on your type of divorce. Is it contested or uncontested? Your spouse may also play a part in the divorce waiting game. If he or she does not respond to service or refuses to sign the papers,...
How can you benefit financially after a divorce?
Ending your marriage may feel like the end of an era. When it comes to finances, a lot of people imagine financial hardship after a divorce. According to U.S. News, you may actually benefit financially. Retirement fund control When you divorce your spouse, this is one...
Control over your divorce and other advantages of mediation
If you and your spouse are ending your marriage, does the next step have to be a contentious, public divorce where the court takes charge of your life? Not if you choose mediation. If the two of you believe you can work together to craft your own settlement...
Putting children first can protect their emotional health
When parents divorce in Texas, it is not uncommon for their emotions to take control and compromise their ability to make rational decisions. This is particularly concerning when it comes time to determine a child custody arrangement. Children with parents who...
Will I be deported after helping law enforcement catch my abuser?
If you are an undocumented immigrant and experienced violence or other criminal activities, you might feel no options for justice remain open to you. The last president took a zero-tolerance approach to immigration, which compelled many immigrants to reconsider...
Can adult men be victims of domestic abuse?
If you are a man and a victim of abuse in Texas, you may face unique fears about seeking help. It is a common misconception that only men are perpetrators of abuse and only women are victims. Men often feel immense guilt and inadequacy after suffering abuse —...
What are some non-physical signs of domestic abuse?
Domestic abuse can take many forms, and in some cases, may happen in a way that is not always immediately recognizable. The Mayo Clinic notes that some forms of abuse might occur in a way that causes you to question whether it is even happening. Learning the warning...
Is parental alienation a form of abuse?
Texas parents often struggle to adjust to life in the aftermath of a divorce. After all, you must juggle your own personal issues on top of handling your child. This period of adjustment behaves as a crucial link between your pre and post-divorce life. Unfortunately,...
Evolution of VAWA immigrant protections
Congress first passed the Violence Against Women Act in 1994. The purpose was to improve the response of communities to domestic violence and sexual assault by coordinating private nonprofit organizations, social services and the criminal justice system. Despite the...
Divorce, mediation and preparation for a post-divorce world
You may be facing divorce, but you know your spouse and children better than anyone. So why give up control over your post-divorce objectives to a judge? Mediation offers many advantages over litigation and, as an added benefit, provides a blueprint for future goals...
