McKinney Texas Family Law Blog
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How many couples now sign prenuptial agreements?
Prenuptial agreements have played a role in modern marriage for decades, but they were once Niche documents only executed by those with significant personal wealth or a high-profile position in the public eye. That has changed with the increase in overall divorce rates.
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Do you want to keep your home after your Texas divorce?
Every paycheck that you have brought home has helped contribute toward the house where you live. Your monthly mortgage payments could be as much as 30% of your combined income, and you may also have contributed a lot of sweat equity by helping to maintain and fix up the property….
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Do you have a right to request make-up parenting time?
Your Texas custody order technically determines most of the details about your relationship with your children. From when you get to see them to how much support you receive or pay, the Texas family courts determine those responsibilities based on your family’s circumstances an…
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3 tactics to minimize the impact of a gray divorce on retirement
Dreams of your retirement are likely what have kept you motivated throughout your career. The idea of enjoying a few decades of life unpunctuated by the demands of employment can help you defer small pleasures in the interest of saving money.
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What determines the amount and duration of spousal maintenance?
Your standard of living tends to increase after marriage. After all, you and your spouse can combine your incomes to maintain one household. You can afford more as a unit than you ever could as individuals.
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3 unique co-parenting concerns for children with special needs
Children with special needs require more planning and consideration than their neurotypical peers. Many families in Texas have children with medical conditions ranging from Down syndrome to autism. These children often require more caregiver support and more financial resources t…
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The potential impact of a ‘gray divorce’ on your finances
Getting divorced is always an adjustment, but this can be especially true for older people going through a “gray divorce.” After being married for 30 or 40 years (or longer), not living with your ex anymore usually means a huge change in lifestyle.
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The secret weapon to help you protect your privacy in a divorce
Going through a divorce is an embarrassing experience. It requires that you show everyone in your life that your most intimate relationship has fallen apart. In some cases, you may also have to endure the revelation of embarrassing personal information during court proceedings.
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Is the stay-at-home parent going to get all the parenting time?
Your spouse has been a stay-at-home parent for years, and you understand that during that time they spent much more time with your children. You were working to support your family, so you weren’t home as much as they were, but you still feel that you should get a fair amount o…
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Manage your expectations to handle stress during divorce
Everyone goes into divorce having expectations for their idea of a “perfect” outcome. It’s important that you do manage your expectations, so you are able to work through the divorce without as much stress.
When you start your divorce with an expectation of walking away wi…