It’s a parent’s worst nightmare: their ex-spouse abducts their children and flees to another country. Attempting to resolve child custody issues across international borders presents its own unique set of challenges. Prevention is critical in a situation like this, so it’s imperative that you recognize the signs that the other parent is planning to abduct your children. What to look out for  1. Your ex-spouse suddenly becomes secretive or evasive when you communicate. There is reduced transparency about their plans or whereabouts and they avoid discussions regarding travel intentions. 2 ..read more

If you’re going through a contentious, high-asset divorce, your spouse may be looking for ways to keep you from getting your fair share of the marital assets. It’s important to watch out for signs that they are trying to hide these assets. For instance, if they transfer assets to a family member, they may just be trying to set them aside so they can get them back after the divorce. Another tactic is known as dissipating assets. This accomplishes a similar goal, but it’s much different than hiding assets. Frivolous spending  Essentially, dissipating assets means spending them in a frivolou ..read more

When people are going through a divorce, their goal is often to get through the process as quickly as they can. They want to put the whole thing behind them and move forward with their life.  As such, they are interested in considering the different issues that can make a divorce take longer. If you are in this position, here are a few things to keep in mind. With the proper focus, you may be able to speed up your divorce. How fast your spouse responds To begin with, your spouse generally has around three weeks to respond to the divorce petition. If they want, they can delay the process s ..read more

You have been thinking about a divorce, although you haven’t yet mentioned it to your spouse. You just feel like the two of you have been drifting apart. You’re not as close as you used to be. You think that you’ve just fallen out of love with your spouse and you’d like to break up and either be single or start another relationship. What’s been holding you back, though, is that your spouse hasn’t done anything wrong. They’re not abusive or emotionally manipulative. They didn’t have an extramarital affair with someone from work. You often feel like you don’t really have a “good reason” to ask f ..read more

Alimony, also referred to as spousal support or maintenance, is financial support paid by one spouse to the other following the dissolution of marriage. In Texas, same-sex divorces may also include alimony arrangements. The laws governing same-sex divorces in Texas are no different from those for heterosexual divorces when it comes to alimony, better ensuring equitable treatment and consideration of relevant factors for all couples regardless of sexual orientation. Alimony considerations are determined based on factors such as significant differences in age between spouses. This disparity may ..read more

Spouses are not always financially honest when they’re divorcing. In fact, some have been financially dishonest with their partner for years. If you doubt your spouse’s integrity, then it’s important to understand how they might try to cheat you of a fair settlement during the property division process. There are two primary ways that they could seek to achieve this aim. Concealing assets If your spouse has never told you about the extra bank account where they have been squirreling away money, your chances of getting a share of that money will be slim when divorcing. If you don’t know about i ..read more

Parents going through a divorce can benefit from learning about legal and physical custody. Legal and physical custody can help determine a parent’s child custody rights. Physical custody is given to a parent who is responsible for maintaining a child’s daily routine. This can include providing food, shelter, clothing, etc. to their child and helping ensure their child goes to school, attends medical appointments and meets daily events.  Legal custody is a parent’s right to dictate how their child should be raised. This can include making major decisions, such as whether a child will go t ..read more

Going through a contentious divorce is not easy. And if the situation involves substantial assets, the process becomes even more complicated.  Texas is a community property state, which means assets are split 50/50. However, some people don’t want to abide by the law and would prefer that their spouse receive less than their fair share. Fortunately, forensic accountants can prevent that unethical practice from occurring. Safeguarding your financial future Divorce involves the division of assets, liabilities, and financial resources, and when substantial assets are involved, the situation ..read more

Divorce can sometimes bring out the very worst behavior in couples. The pain and anger they feel can cause them to lash out at their soon-to-be exes — and one of the easiest outlets for this release is social media. But while that reaction may be understandable, it is also counterproductive for a good outcome from your Texas divorce. Read on to learn why using restraint with social media is always the better course of action during a divorce. It paints an unrealistic picture of your life It’s natural to post the best photos of yourself online. No one wants to post pictures of themselves wearin ..read more

Co-parenting requires both adults to work as a team to raise the children. This isn’t always possible, such as in situations involving abuse or neglect. For those who are able to co-parent, being able to compromise is important. One of the most important things to do is to remember to put your child’s interests first. Being able to do what’s best for the children isn’t always the easiest option, but it’s usually for the best. Consider these tips for compromising as co-parents: Communicate openly and respectfully Open and respectful communication is critical when trying to compromise with a co ..read more