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ALTERNATIVES TO DIVORCE By the time you have purchased this book and read this far, you have probably already decided that you want a divorce. However, if what you have just read and thought about has changed your mind or made you want to make a last effort to save your marriage, there are a few things you can try. These are only very basic suggestions. Details and other suggestions can be offered by professional marriage counselors. Talk to Your Spouse Choose the right time (not when your spouse is trying to unwind after a day at work or is trying to quiet a screaming baby) and talk about your problems.

Using this form will give you a rough idea of the amount of child support to expect. Where an agreement cannot be reached, the next section demonstrates the procedure that will be used. evaluating your situation How Child Support is Determined 41 Generally, there are two factors used to determine the proper amount of support to be paid: (1) the needs of the child and (2) the financial ability of the parents to meet those needs. In Texas, the presumption is that the spouse who does not have physical custody of the child will be ordered to pay child support.

List all furniture as specifically as possible. ), the color, and if you know it, the manufacturer, line name, or style. Furniture usually will not have a serial number, although if you find one be sure to write it on the list. Just estimate a value, unless you know what it is worth. Appliances, electronic equipment, and yard machines. This category includes things such as refrigerators, lawn mowers, and power tools. Again, estimate a value, unless you are familiar enough with them to simply know what they are worth.