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Under Texas divorce law, marital property is divided in a manner deemed “just and right” when considering the rights of each party and the children of the marriage. The parties to a divorce may disagree with what is just and right, but that is the guiding principle used to determine how property should be divided.

For many people, student loans have overtaken mortgages as the largest financial burden of their lives. Six-figure debt is not unusual. When it comes to marriage and divorce, it is important to consider the impact of student debt.

Some individuals choose to get divorced to escape violent situations. Others may experience threats from their ex-spouse during a divorce. If this is you, please know that there are legal steps you can take today to protect yourself and your family. Protective orders are available to put boundaries between you and your ex-spouse during this time.

In an uncontested divorce, couples not only agree to get divorced, but they agree on all the other issues of divorce. For example, they agree on a property settlement that divides marital assets and debts and they agree on a custody arrangement for their children. 

It happens. You get the call from your ex-spouse saying they’re considering moving to another state with your children. As you both share custody, panic sets in as you worry you’ll lose contact if they go. Luckily, Texas law helps protect you from this scenario. And the attorneys at Schneider Law Firm, P.C. in Arlington can help, too.

If you were to become incapacitated due to an accident or health condition, who would make decisions on your behalf? What about your finances? A power of attorney (or POA) is a critical legal document designed to protect in these situations.

When a spouse has blindsided you with a divorce, or when infidelity, debts, or other lies have come to light, it can be devastating. It can be so devastating that even the most reasonable people start to think about options that are prohibited under Texas divorce law.

Most parents begin a divorce with one main concern: minimizing the impact of the divorce on their children. Often, they incline to say as little as possible in hopes of shielding the child from the truth. But silence can be misinterpreted, and kids often end up with more questions and worries if a parent doesn’t discuss divorce matters.

Hiding assets in a divorce is more common than you might think. While the law requires that both spouses make complete and honest financial disclosures, spouses frequently try to cover up the truth. And the consequences are serious.

One of the most important assets created during a divorce is the child custody agreement. After all, it’s critical that your children have adequate parenting time with you and your ex-spouse in most cases. Yet, what happens if you or your spouse must move away?

Alimony, also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance, is sometimes awarded to one spouse after a divorce. The goal of alimony is to ensure the less-moneyed spouse can maintain their lifestyle and financial wellbeing.

Estate planning is critical for protecting your assets in the event of your death. So, when should you start? The answer is now. It doesn’t matter if you’re young or old, wealthy or living simply. We don’t know what the future holds; there’s no better time than now to protect yourself with an estate plan.

In Texas, there are two different ways to end a marriage: annulment and divorce. While annulments and divorces achieve the same goal, there are some differences between them.

College is more expensive than ever before. According to U.S.News and World Report, prices can vary widely, but the average tuition for a private college in 2020-21 was $35,087, and that doesn’t include all of the costs that may be associated with attendance or account for how much inflation may drive up prices in the future.

There are many reasons why divorce is stressful. For starters, parents face the anxiety that they will lose quality time with their children. Divorce also leads to uncertainty, possible financial implications and social changes.

Have you been served with divorce papers? A divorce can be a bewildering experience—especially if you weren’t expecting it. If you’ve been served, here’s what to do.

With the strong presence of the U.S. military in the Fort Worth area, we’ve become familiar with just how child custody issues affect military families. We have handled numerous military divorce cases, as well as child custody disputes that happen outside of marriage or years after a divorce has occurred. Here are some key things that military parents should know about child custody.

Putting a divorce behind you can feel liberating. Instead of being tied up in the emotions that came with your divorce, you begin to focus on moving forward. This can be complicated—especially when child custody is involved. Your children have changing needs and schedules that may make it necessary to return to court to modify an existing court order.

When you’re married, the financial decisions that you and your spouse make affect both of you. The money you put towards retirement becomes your plan for the future, and a pension becomes a crucial part of that plan. So, when you divorce, it’s important to consider your pension.

The process of divorce isn’t easy. In the throes of it, you may feel overwhelmed and wonder if you’ll ever be okay again. While divorce might be the best decision for you and your spouse, you’ll need to take extra care when it comes to your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. Don’t struggle through these times alone—gain support through therapy.

Divorce is an emotional and confusing time for your children. After your divorce, effective co-parenting is critical for their wellbeing. You and your ex-spouse will need to use patience and problem-solving to ensure you’re able to work together.

One of the top concerns many of our clients have about their divorce is property division. We know that a divorce can seem daunting, especially when there are assets such as a home involved. Fortunately, Texas law protects you and your spouse from walking away without your fair share of the property.

Now more than ever, parents and kids use technology to keep in touch. Advances including Zoom, FaceTime, email, and text have made it possible for parents and their children to forge close connections through a virtual visitation—even when one parent lives far away.

Sometimes, one parent actively tries to undermine a child’s relationship with the other parent. A parent may do this by talking badly about the other parent in front of the child or by taking steps to prevent the other parent from having visitation. This is called parental alienation.

When one person wants to end a marriage, but the other does not, the situation can be heartbreaking. A spouse who wants to remain in the marriage may find himself or herself wondering if there is anything they can do to save the marriage, even though the other spouse wants a divorce.

No matter who filed or what the situation is, coping with divorce is a challenge. It can bring up many different emotions as your life shifts from the way it was before to the way it is now.

In child custody matters, judges have a tough job. Experienced judges have heard thousands of child custody cases throughout their careers.

Divorce is a big deal and deciding to get one will change everything. But sometimes you have to let go of something that isn’t working to move forward with the happy and fulfilled life you know is possible. What are the signs that the time is right? What are the signs that you are ready for a divorce?

When a child is born to unmarried parents, Texas law says that the mother automatically has legal and physical custody of the child. That means that she has the authority to make legal decisions about the child’s life like the healthcare the child will receive, the child’s education and religion. It also means that the child will live with her. This holds true even if the father’s name is on the birth certificate.

When child custody matters become complex, the court sometimes appoints a professional called an ad litem to protect the interests of that child. Although they’re most commonly appointed in cases involving children, ad litems also represent adults who cannot represent themselves due to physical, mental or behavioral health issues.