How to Have an Amicable Divorce with a Narcissist

by Rachel Wayne | Mar 9, 2025 | Divorce, Divorce Planning, Guidance

Many people assume that amicable divorce is only possible when you’re friendly with your soon-to-be ex — and that abusive marriages must end in nasty divorce. However, marital separation is never so black and white. When seeking divorce from a narcissist, one may not...

Dating During Divorce: Do’s and Don’t’s

by Rachel Wayne | Mar 6, 2025 | Divorce, Guidance, Infidelity, Reflections, Texas Divorce Law Essentials

Any romance can complicate matters, and divorce is no exception. Indeed, dating while getting divorced could create hurdles to your happiness. It can be tempting to start dating someone new, especially if your marriage has been on the rocks for a long time. Even...

Splitting the Home Part II: Divide Household Items

by Rachel Wayne | Jan 30, 2025 | Divorce, Explainer, Guidance, Property Division

Sorting the Stuff: How to Divide Household Items There are three categories of “stuff” in every home: decor, functional items, and keepsakes. The last two are often the hardest to divide in a divorce. Some functional belongings, such as clothes, are fairly...

Becoming the Breadwinner: How to Achieve Financial Stability After Divorce

by Rachel Wayne | Jul 9, 2024 | Divorce as a SAHM, Divorce Planning, Financial Separation, Guidance, Property Division

Escape financial dependence and plan for a career amidst divorce The prospect of divorce brings up many questions for women, especially stay-at-home moms and those who haven’t been working. Can I afford to be single? Will anyone hire me? How do I separate my finances...

Is Cybersex Cheating? Online Infidelity and Divorce

by Brandy Fine | Oct 25, 2023 | Divorce, Explainer, Guidance, Infidelity

As family law attorneys, we get asked if cybersex is a form of cheating in a Texas divorce. From a societal perspective, there is no clear-cut answer. The definition of cheating can vary depending on personal beliefs, values, and the boundaries established within a...

Should I Buy a House Before We Get Divorced?

by Brandy Fine | Oct 6, 2023 | Divorce, Divorce Planning, Financial Separation, Guidance, Property Division

Wondering if you should buy a house before you are divorced? Should you sell your house before or after the divorce? Divorce usually involves financial separation, and your marital home is one of the biggest expenses you’ll need to divide. Asset division can be...