Blog Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 28-Jun-2021 Is a Collaborative Divorce Right for Me? If you and your spouse agreed to get divorced and you are looking for ways to dissolve your marriage without having to battle it out in court, a collaborative divorce may be suitable for you. Collaborative divorce is an alternative dispute resolution ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 21-Jun-2021 Co-Parenting: Celebrating Your Kid's Birthday After Divorce When you were married, you likely celebrated your children’s birthdays as a family. Now that you are divorced, navigating birthdays may not be so easy. However, it is important for parents to set their personal grievances aside to continue to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 14-Jun-2021 How to Prepare for Your Divorce If you believe your marriage is beyond repair, you may be considering a divorce. To ensure the process goes smoothly, it is essential to be prepared. Preparing for divorce includes understanding how the process works, getting all pertinent documents ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 7-Jun-2021 Helpful Co-Parenting Apps Co-parenting can be a major challenge for divorced parents. Thankfully, you do not have to embark on this task on your own, without help. There is a multitude of helpful co-parenting ask that can aid you as you and your former spouse continue to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 25-May-2021 4 Common Mistakes Dads Make During Divorce If you have children and you are ending your marriage, this is certainly an emotionally challenging time for you and your family. Oftentimes, dads are the ones who tend to make the bulk of the mistakes during this process, making it an even greater ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 18-May-2021 Do I Have to Go to Court to Get Divorced? Not every divorce turns into a messy litigation process that unfolds in court. In Texas, spouses who are on the same page regarding every key issue in their divorce, can pursue an uncontested divorce. Although you will have to appear before a judge ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 11-May-2021 How to Get Through a Difficult Divorce Divorce is a major life-altering event and, in some cases, there may be such a substantial amount of conflict involved that spouses may have a challenging time coping and getting through it. If you are in the middle of a particularly difficult ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 4-May-2021 Can I Change My Child's Last Name After I Get Divorced? In the past, after a divorce, courts typically ruled that it was a father’s right to have his child keep his last name, assuming that he continued to fulfill his role as a parent. Even now, there is still a bit of bias toward this sort of ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 27-Apr-2021 Tips on How to Minimize Conflict in a Divorce Divorce can be an inherently contentious process. However, there are ways to minimize the conflict, so the process can go more smoothly and with fewer obstacles. If you have children, minimizing conflict is even more essential to ensure they are ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 20-Apr-2021 Common Reasons Why Spouses Get Divorced When couples get married, they rarely ever expect their relationship to ultimately end in divorce. However, divorce is still relatively common and there are many reasons why spouses decide they can no longer make their marriage work. Continue reading ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 13-Apr-2021 Can I Move Out Before My Divorce is Finalized? Divorce can be a nasty process and sharing the same space with your soon-to-be former spouse can make it all the more challenging and fraught with tension. However, moving before your divorce is finalized can create a whole host of other problems ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 6-Apr-2021 Can Texts Be Used as Evidence in a Divorce? More and more, texts are becoming the preferred method of communication for many, especially younger adults. If you are one of the many individuals who send countless text messages on a daily basis, you may be wondering if it is possible for them to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 29-Mar-2021 What Happens if My Spouse Won't Sign the Divorce Papers? If you want to end your marriage, nothing can prevent it, even if your spouse refuses to sign the divorce papers. Although an uncooperative spouse can certainly complicate matters and create some delays, you can still ultimately divorce your spouse ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 16-Mar-2021 What Should I Include in My Prenuptial Agreement? If you and your future spouse decided to tie the knot and agreed to create a prenuptial agreement before your trip down the aisle, your next step will involve discussing what to include. You may already have some ideas of what you are hoping to write ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 9-Mar-2021 Helping Your Kids Cope with a High Conflict Divorce Divorce is difficult for anyone to navigate, but it is especially troubling for children. If you and your spouse are engaged in a high conflict divorce and you are concerned about the impact it may have on your kids, there are steps you can take to ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 2-Mar-2021 How is Child Custody Determined? Despite a couple’s best efforts, sometimes a marriage ultimately cannot survive. If you have children, this will make matters even more challenging for your family since, for many, child custody is one of the most contentious issues. ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 28-Feb-2021 The Difference Between Separate Property and Community Property When spouses get divorced, they must go through the arduous process of dividing their property and assets. Texas is a community property state, which means that all community property, such as money, investments, real estate, and businesses must be ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 15-Feb-2021 Can I Make Modifications to a Prenuptial Agreement? When you and your spouse initially created your prenuptial agreement, life might have been very different, especially if you acquired a substantial amount of assets, property, or if you had children. If you think the terms of your prenuptial ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 9-Feb-2021 Child Custody Mistakes You Need to Avoid Child custody matters are some of the most sensitive any family will face. Given the emotional nature of such cases, it is easy for emotions to get the best of anyone, which is often how mistakes are made. To avoid making a costly mistake, it is ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 2-Feb-2021 How Are Debts Divided in a Divorce? In addition to dividing assets and property in a divorce, debts must be divided as well. Generally, both spouses are liable for debts incurred while they were married, regardless of whose name is attached to the debt. However, things can get ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 31-Jan-2021 What Will Happen to My Business During a Divorce? If you have a business, it will likely have to be divided during the divorce process, much like any other marital asset in a divorce. Texas is a community property state, which means that assets are divided as equally as possible. Considering how ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 18-Jan-2021 Recognizing the Signs of Parental Alienation If you have children and recently divorced your spouse or are still fielding your way through the process, you know how hard it can be and the toll it takes on your family. In some cases, a parent may attempt to turn the children against their other ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 12-Jan-2021 What Happens if My Spouse is Hiding Assets? During the divorce process, both spouses are required to disclose all financial assets and debts. Full and honest disclosure is essential to ensuring all marital property is appropriately divided, so if your spouse is hiding assets, this is a major ... Continue Reading Posted By Law Office of Kathryn Marteeny 3-Jan-2021 Is Spousal Maintenance Automatic in Texas? During a divorce, it is common for a judge to order spousal maintenance to ensure that the other spouse does not suddenly become destitute and unable to maintain a certain standard of living as a result of the split. However, while it is common, it ... Continue Reading Posted By 26-Nov-2020 Establishing Effective Communication with Your Ex-Spouse Through Counseling It likely seems counterintuitive, but a couples counselor can help you and your ex-to-be navigate the difficulties of dissolving your marriage. It’s important to have agree with your estranged spouse on at least some of the divorce-related ... Continue Reading