Getting divorced may seem daunting at first, but your decision may allow you the freedom to move forward with your life and set new goals for your future. Understanding how a divorce in Texas will impact your finances, property ownership and livelihood may help you to...
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Birdnesting and social media may help kids get through a divorce
On Behalf of Woodley & Dudley | Apr 10, 2020 | child custody, divorce
The effect that divorce has on children could begin as soon as one spouse moves out of the family's home. Some separated spouses, however, have turned to social media and a split-living arrangement known as “birdnesting.” Under the right circumstances, either or both...
Keeping or selling your home in a divorce
On Behalf of Woodley & Dudley | Mar 10, 2020 | divorce
If you and your spouse own a home together and have made the decision to end your marriage, you might assume that you will be forced to sell your home as part of the divorce. This does tend to happen often but there are also instances where one of the spouses ends up...
Divorce may improve your credit score
On Behalf of Woodley & Dudley | Feb 14, 2020 | divorce
If you are contemplating ending your marriage, you may face a variety of challenges. For example, you may need to divide marital wealth, plan for child custody and find a new place to live. You may also face an uncertain financial future. Fortunately, divorce may have...
How can I co-parent successfully?
On Behalf of Woodley & Dudley | Feb 3, 2020 | divorce
In the modern divorce courtroom, co-parenting is by far the most popular option for parenting after divorce. In the past, it was more likely that the children would end up with the mother as the primary custodian after divorce, but modern views have taken a different...
How is property divided in a Texas divorce?
On Behalf of Woodley & Dudley | Jan 4, 2020 | divorce
When you and your spouse finally decide to part ways and file for divorce, there are a host of issues to tackle. One of the most perilous may be dividing marital property that you accumulated during the marriage. Texas is one of the few states in the nation that...
How divorce affects retirement accounts
On Behalf of Woodley & Dudley | Dec 7, 2019 | divorce
Many Texas residents who find themselves facing divorce may have questions regarding their retirement accounts. Divorces that include the division of any type of property can be confusing when it comes to how much the law entitles each party to. Unfortunately, a large...
An alternative to co-parenting
On Behalf of Woodley & Dudley | Oct 21, 2019 | divorce
Divorce is an event that may negatively impact Texas families. Some parents find themselves unable to speak without getting into an altercation. In this environment, how can they effectively co-parent their children? The team at Woodley & Dudley is here to provide...
How spousal maintenance is determined in Texas
On Behalf of Woodley & Dudley | Oct 9, 2019 | divorce
When a couple gets divorced in Texas, the state may award payments to be deducted from one spouse’s income such that the other spouse may be supported, through a process known as spousal maintenance. In order to make its decision on whether or not to award spousal...
Signs you are headed for a divorce
On Behalf of Woodley & Dudley | Oct 7, 2019 | divorce
All couples go through hard times, and many of them are able to work through the conflicts and differences. However, some spouses in Texas either ignore problems in the marriage or are unable to identify the specific problem. It may help to understand some key...