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How to survive Military Divorces? BY: CHERRELL T. HOLMES, ESQ. Divorces are governed by state law. However, in the military, there are two federal acts that are used to determine spouses’ rights and responsibilities in the military family: (1) the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) and the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA). These […]

The Financial burdens of a divorce Divorce affects all areas of each spouse’s life, but one area that is universally affected for all couples is finances. Spouses enter a marriage with clearly identifiable assets and liabilities, but these lines quickly become blurry in many relationships, as the couple starts to accumulate assets and debts throughout

How to Prepare for a Child Custody Case Learn more about how to prepare for a custody case. There’s no doubt that fighting for custody of a child is a parent’s biggest fear. Whether you’re going through a divorce or separating from your child’s other parent, the process can be daunting. Whether to hire a

Divorce Process in Texas Important: To Get Divorced in Texas You Need to Meet the Jurisdiction Requirement First You cannot file for divorce in the state of Texas unless you meet the residency requirement. Either you or your spouse must be a resident of the state for at least 6 months (that is 6 continuous

Can I get a divorce even if the other person doesn’t want to? This is a fairly common question from our clients. I think that this misconception tends to get carried away by laws of other states or even other countries in which there must be a motive or reason why the divorce is being

How do I get custody of my children? When it comes to family matters, it is important to know that any process, be it divorce, custody, maintenance, or separation of assets, has to be carried out through family court. It is important to determine the family situation and the specific relationship in each case in

How much do I have to pay for child support? The maintenance payment or better known as Child Support is normally defined and enforced by the office of the State Attorney General or by its acronym in English “OAG”. This amount, usually around 20% of the net monthly income for a minor and increases 5%