Blog Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 30-Jul-2019 How is Spousal Maintenance Calculated? Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony, is sometimes ordered to assist a dependent spouse, to help him or her maintain the standard of living that was enjoyed during the marriage. Spousal maintenance can be awarded during the divorce process, ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 17-Jul-2019 Will Having an Affair Affect the Outcome of a Divorce? If infidelity led to your divorce, you might be wondering if it will have an impact on the outcome of it and how much it might ultimately cost you. The truth is that adultery does not have as great an impact on divorce as it once did. In the past, it ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 10-Jul-2019 When to Divorce: Signs That Indicate Now is the Time Choosing to end a marriage is not an easy decision to make, but sometimes it is necessary, especially if the relationship is becoming increasingly toxic and unhealthy. However, it can be difficult to know when to pull the plug and when to keep trying ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 3-Jul-2019 How Therapy Can Help Children Cope with Divorce Divorce is an emotionally challenging experience for spouses and it is even more difficult for children to cope with. Children are often unable to understand why their parents are separating and might even be plagued with feelings of guilt, believing ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 25-Jun-2019 Can I Get a Divorce if I Can't Don't Know Where My Spouse Is? If you want to divorce your spouse, but are unsure of his or her whereabouts, you can still get a divorce, but it will require a few extra steps. Courts typically require spouses to perform a somewhat exhaustive search before allowing the process to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 19-Jun-2019 When Can I Stop Paying Spousal Support? In most cases, a spousal support order clearly states how long payments will last. However, there are some circumstances in which a spousal support order can end earlier. It is also possible to have a spousal support order modified to accommodate any ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 14-Jun-2019 4 Tips to Help Celebrate Father's Day with Your Children After a Divorce It can be a little tricky to navigate a parent-focused holiday like Father’s Day after a divorce. Even if there is still some unresolved anger and hurt feelings between parents, however, it is important to remember that this holiday is just as ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 4-Jun-2019 How to Discuss Getting a Prenuptial Agreement with Your Fiancé Asking for a prenuptial agreement might not sound like the most romantic way to go about starting a marriage, but the fact is that having this agreement in place benefits both parties. Moreover, the act of working on a prenuptial agreement together ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 29-May-2019 Preparing for the Summer as Co-Parents - It's Not Too Early If you think you are ahead of the game in terms of planning for the summer with your co-parent, you are wrong. Divorced parents should never put off summer plans, so if you do not already have a plan in place with your co-parent, now is the time to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 22-May-2019 What Steps Can I Take to Protect My Assets in a Divorce? A major concern for divorcing spouses is, of course, their finances. Inevitably, your assets and property will end up on the property, but there are still some steps you can take to protect any separate property or assets and ensure you do not lose ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 15-May-2019 Reasons the Court Will Consider a Modification of Child Support The court generally advocates for stability in the life of a child and, as such, is often reluctant to make changes to a child support order. That said, there are numerous circumstances under which a judge might increase or decrease a child support ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 8-May-2019 How Does Mediation Differ from Collaborative Divorce? If you have decided to end your marriage, you and your spouse will have a few options that will help you peacefully unlink your lives through methods that will not cost you nearly as much as divorce litigation would. Two of these options are ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 29-Apr-2019 Tips on How to Handle Your Divorce at Work A divorce is a major life event and it would be unrealistic to think that it will not have a ripple effect throughout your life, including your professional life. If you are going through a divorce and are unsure of how to handle it or address it at ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 22-Apr-2019 What to Look for in a Divorce Attorney In this DIY world, a lot of people think that they can handle everything on their own, but the fact is that we still need experienced professionals to take on the more complicated matters in life, such as divorce. That said, even the task of finding ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 15-Apr-2019 What Are the Benefits of Mediation? There are many ways for couples to dissolve their marriage, some of which lend themselves to a more amicable ending than others, such as mediation. Mediation is a process through which two spouses are able to negotiate the details of their divorce ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 9-Apr-2019 Can My Spouse Stop Me From Getting a Divorce? When one spouse chooses to get a divorce, the other does not always necessarily agree and, in some cases, he or she might even deny signing the papers in an attempt to stop the process. However, although your spouse can certainly make getting a ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 26-Mar-2019 How Do I Know if My Spouse if Hiding Assets During Divorce? Sadly, money brings out the worst in people and no one understands this more than someone going through a divorce. It’s not surprising people want to protect their finances as much as possible, prompting the decision to illegally hide their ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 19-Mar-2019 Helping Kids Cope with Divorce When parents decide to divorce, children may feel they are at fault for the end of their parents’ marriage. This can be an emotionally draining and painful experience, which is why parents have a duty to protect their children when such a ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 12-Mar-2019 Adoption FAQ Adoption is one of the noblest and selfless things anyone can do, which is why we as a society should be encouraged to help as many orphaned children as possible. With so many children in need of a loving home, there is nothing more enriching and ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 5-Mar-2019 What if My Spouse is Delaying Divorce? Realizing you are ready for divorce is one of the most life-changing and difficult decisions to come to. Anyone who is in this position should commend themselves for making a choice for a better, happier future. However, not every person is willing ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 22-Feb-2019 Staying Off Social Media During Your Divorce Our world in 2019 is a completely new one. Long gone are the days of privacy, especially when it comes to our personal lives--though this isn’t because our information is being taken from us. We are the ones freely giving it away, unaware of ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 15-Feb-2019 Can I Date During my Divorce? Divorce, first and foremost, is the end of a relationship you likely imagined would last a significant amount of time. The loneliness that follows is one of the most immediate feelings you will face, which is why so many people are quick to find a ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 8-Feb-2019 How to Talk to My Kids About Divorce Divorce is more common than ever, and it continues to be one of the most emotionally draining and debilitating experiences someone can go through. Perhaps the most affected, however, are the children involved. Realizing their entire world is about to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 1-Feb-2019 What are Grandparents' Rights in Texas? Divorce, especially when there are children involved, is one of the most challenging and painful transitions in life. Not only does it hurt the immediate participants involved, but the aftermath also extends to nearly everyone who was involved with ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 29-Jan-2019 How Do I Get a Restraining Order Against My Ex? When a relationship ends, the result isn’t always as neat and simple as we might wish. Sometimes, our ex-spouses, ex-girlfriends, ex-boyfriends, or even past dates can be angry, resentful, and upset. We are all entitled to have these feelings ... Continue Reading