Spouses do not always agree that ending a marriage is the only or best option. Often, one person feels that counseling, time or a period of separation can help repair the damage done. If you are that person and your spouse is the one seeking a divorce in Fort Bend,...
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Post-Divorce Qualified Domestic Relations Order
What if the Court did not actually give me an order to distribute my ex-spouse’s retirement funds to me? The lawyers at Skillern Firm have been presented with this issue many times. There are times when the Court may not actually give an order to distribute an...
Mistakes that violate your divorce decree
Securing a divorce decree can mark the end of a difficult process; it is also the beginning of a new chapter. One thing that can affect what this new chapter might look like is whether parties comply with their divorce decree. However, parties across Sugar Land...
What if the Court did not actually give me an order to distribute my ex-spouse’s retirement funds to me?
The lawyers at Skillern Firm have been presented with this issue many times. There are times when the Court may not actually give an order to distribute an ex-spouse’s retirement funds, the division of which was outlined in the decree. We see this often where people...
How a Divorce Court Treats Spousal Judgments and the “6-Month Homestead Rule”
A suit for divorce involves the characterization and division of all assets and liabilities owned by the parties, whether individually or jointly. This post will focus more specifically on the handling of marital liabilities. When dealing with the characterization of...
Special considerations for divorcing after 60
Ending a marriage at any age can make people feel scared about the future, but divorcing after 60 can be especially destabilizing. And as so-called "gray divorces" become increasingly common in the U.S., it can be crucial for older individuals to know what to expect...
School-related issues that can affect parents sharing custody
With children going back to school this fall, parents across Texas are shopping for new supplies or going to meet new teachers. If you are newly divorced and sharing custody of your child, you may have some additional preparations to consider as you enter a new school...
Do You Have to Pay Child Support in Joint Custody Situations?
One of the most complicated aspects of a divorce is determining child custody and child support. Assets, while difficult to divide, are tangible and ultimately replaceable. Children, however, can often be a major source of contention during divorce proceedings....
3 times you may not want to play nice during divorce
In general, pursuing amicable, cooperative solutions during a divorce is preferable. These efforts can be less stressful, less expensive and result in long-term benefits for all involved parties. However, there are situations in which being amenable is not in a...
How to Navigate a High Net Worth Divorce When You Don’t Have a Prenup
Historically speaking, most divorce lawyers and courts have defined a high net worth divorce as one involving a couple whose combined assets total over a million dollars. While much larger sums tend to make headlines when celebrities or powerful couples part ways,...
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