When ending a marriage in Texas, one might not be aware of all the available options. While couples finalize a divorce by receiving court approval, not all divorces are tried in court. Other potential solutions exist when a couple wants to form an agreement on their...
Year: 2016
How will my property be divided in my divorce?
One of the most important questions when seeking a divorce is how will the marital property be divided. As this has a direct impact on your and your family's future, it is important to have to have an understanding of the process before you head to the courtroom.While...
How to use social media during a divorce
Texas couples who are divorcing should not necessarily delete their social media accounts, but they may want to stay off sites like Facebook and Instagram as much as possible and watch what they say in email and texts. Deleting accounts may be seen as destroying...
Being financially savvy may help in a divorce
When Texas couples first get married, divorce is probably the furthest thing from their minds. It is important, however, for people to work on gaining solid financial skills from the start of their marriages so that they will be better able to handle divorces if they...
Divorce rate among baby boomers still high
Recent statistics about divorce have indicated that the overall rate has been declining. While this is true for certain age categories, baby boomers in Texas and around the country seem to be continuing a trend that started in the late 1970s and has never...
Divorce and personality disorders: What you need to know
Personality disorders in America are more common than you may expect. According to several studies, up to 20% of people suffer from a serious personality disorder. If you are going through a divorce with a spouse who has a personality disorder, the proceeding can...
What factors do judges consider in child custody proceedings?
Divorce is a difficult thing to go through for families and the changes it brings about can be difficult for both parents and children. This is particularly true in cases where parents cannot agree on how to divide their assets and debts, and especially when they...
How do I know if adoption is right for me?
For Lionel Richie, the desire to adopt a child began at a Prince concert. During the show, Lionel watched in adoration as a two-year-old girl played tambourine on stage with Prince. Backstage, Lionel was introduced to the girl and realized her "family situation was...
How can you protect yourself in case of divorce?
Texas readers may have read about the legal drama that is unfolding between the famous actor Johnny Depp and his wife, Amber Heard. Following a divorce filing just 15 months after they got married, the two are now locked in a legal battle over spousal support and...
Change is inevitable, even after a divorce is final
Life changes in many different ways when a couple chooses to end their marriage. These changes may continue, even after a divorce is final. Family needs evolve, jobs change and new medical concerns arise, making it difficult for a Texas family to abide by the terms of...