In my previous article, we talked about how a person in a divorce case can get temporary support to maintain "minimum reasonable needs" per the Texas Family Code. But once the divorce becomes final, assets are divided, and child support amounts are determined, it is...
Month: December 2017
What if I’m ready for a divorce and my spouse isn’t?
In a prior blog article, we discussed a couple of the issues that can prolong a divorce case beyond the state's minimum 60-day window. We touched on the conflicts that can delay a divorce, which typically happen when both parties are fully engaged in either trying to...
What is the timeline for a divorce in Texas?
If you and your spouse decide to divorce in Texas, you should know -- even if you're both in agreement on every single part of your divorce -- it'll still take some time to finalize. After you officially file a petition for divorce, at least 60 days must pass before...
How the new tax rules could impact divorce
There's a startling new poll out from the folks at Quinnipiac University regarding the Republican tax bill passed by the U.S. Senate last week. Only 29 percent of Americans approve of the tax plan, according to the survey, even as we hurtle toward the House and Senate...
What Is Temporary Spousal Support, and Will It Be Part of My Divorce?
The first thing to know about temporary spousal support is that any spouse can potentially be eligible for it, provided that the person requesting spousal support can't meet a standard, known as "minimum reasonable needs." In Bexar County, as in most jurisdictions,...