Providing financial support for a child is an important part of being a parent. When parents are divorced, one parent usually -- although not always -- pays child support to continue providing that sense of financial security. However, a parent cannot rely on a friend...
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Using child custody agreements to address back-to-school matters
Parenting after a high-conflict divorce is often much harder than most people realize. Advice that might be suitable for those who are effectively co-parenting per their child custody agreements usually does not apply to parents in high-conflict situations....
How to find tax benefits in divorce
In the past, people could deduct any alimony they paid from their taxes. Although recipients were taxed on received alimony, this arrangement generally resulted in less taxes being paid overall, which helped payers afford higher monthly alimony payments. Changes to...
Don’t let divorce ruin retirement plans
Saving for retirement is not something that happens overnight. Most people in Texas spend decades putting away money for later in life, but divorce can disrupt even the most carefully planned retirement. Regardless of a person's age when filing for divorce, it is...
The dos and don’ts of social media in a divorce
There is a lot to take care of when you plan on divorcing. Although it may seem like a sad time, many people still manage to find joy in life. One Texas woman threw a party after her divorce where she burned her wedding dress and had a celebration with...
Maintaining child support when co-parenting
A parent is obligated to provide financial support for his or her children which is pretty straightforward if a child's parents are still married. After divorce it takes a little more effort to make sure a child is still financially secure. Child support is...