The holidays provide us opportunities to not only cherish time with our family members but also reflect on the preceding year. Many times, these reflections prompt us to think about useful changes we can make in the next year.
Texans whose lives are affected by family law matters and related court orders might be thinking about changes they can make in 2023. Depending on your situation, the lives of yourself and your children could get a boost from one of the following adjustments.
1. Spend more time with your children.
We hope you were able to spend quality time with your kids this holiday season. If you didn’t see them or spend enough time with them, you might be able to change that.
To change a Texas custody or visitation order, you must file a modification suit. This action petitions the court to modify the relevant family law order. If you and your children’s other parent agree to the modification, the court will likely approve the modification. If, however, the other parent objects to the modification, it becomes a contested suit. The judge will consider a number of factors in deciding whether to grant the modification.
2. File for divorce
It’s not a coincidence that divorce filings increase the first few months of each year. The holidays can be stressful, and stressful times often unleash someone’s true colors. We know that filing for divorce can be scary, but staying in an unhappy marriage is often much more harmful.
If you’re still not sure that you need to divorce your spouse, this recent blog of ours can help you make a decision. Our firm is also a huge proponent of collaborative divorce and divorce mediation, which can make the divorce process surprisingly efficient and drama-free.
3. Establish a premarital agreement
Premarital agreements are useful for protecting assets and property, but they can do much more. These contracts can make certain stipulations for a couple’s divorce if the marriage ends that way; setting out a road map can make the divorce process go as smoothly as possible. They can also protect financial interests for children in blended families and guard against any large debts your fiancé might have.
If you’re already married, you can make a postmarital agreement that will accomplish almost anything a premarital agreement accomplishes.
Own 2023 with the Help of a Texas Family Law Attorney
Don’t let lingering family law issues hold you back any longer. If you believe a change can make your life better or your kids happier, we’d love to help. Your goals are our goals here at Divorce in Texas. Contact our team today to set up a consultation.
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