Sugar Land Divorce Law Blog

When individuals in Texas and elsewhere get married, they are unfortunately faced with the thought that this may not work out. No one likes to think about divorce or a relationship failing, but with the divorce rate in the nation still hovering around 50 percent, it is important to consider this as a possibility. Whether a marriage has lasted only a few years or several decades, the wealth brought into the marriage as well as the wealth accumulated during the marriage needs to be addressed during the dissolution of a marriage.

How are retirement assets split in a divorce? Retirement accounts can be a hot topic in the divorce process, especially in a wealthy divorce. This often makes up a notable portion of one's wealth and, in some cases, this portion of wealth could be split between the spouses.

When parents split, the dynamics of the family often change. In some cases, one parent takes on the role as custodial parent while the other parent serves as the noncustodial parent. While the noncustodial parent does not see the child or children as much, they are still part of their lives. Even though the child custody arrangement allows for frequent visitations, if a custodial parent seeks to relocate, this could cause an alteration to this arrangement.

There are many reasons that can bring about a move. For most, it is new job opportunities or the need for a fresh start. However, when a custodial parent in Texas or elsewhere seeks to relocate, it is not automatically approved because he or she is the custodial parent. The noncustodial parent has the ability to object to the move, allowing for the court to make a decision on the matter.

Balancing your career and your family is never easy. When you go through a divorce with children, it becomes much more difficult. Many parents find it hard to devote adequate time to their children even when they have the support of a spouse.

On your own, you may have very little time to attend to important considerations such as transportation to and from school, hot meals, extracurricular activities and homework. While it may not seem ideal, splitting custody with your ex after a divorce can actually make it easier to balance time with your kids and professional obligations.

Family-owned businesses are very popular. When people have a business idea, they often confide in the person closest to them, and that's a spouse. They launch it as co-owners because this is something they both care about.

Unfortunately, the marriage may not last. All of those long workweeks take a toll. People drift apart. Issues may arise over time, potentially including everything from alcohol addiction to poor financial habits to infidelity.