When heading into a divorce, a Texas father's greatest fear may be losing his connection with his children. Going from being part of one's children's daily lives to seeing them only part-time can be emotionally difficult as well as logistically draining. In fact,...
Year: 2017
Factors that make a couple more likely to divorce
Although many Texas couples fight to keep a failed marriage going, some end up deciding that it is time to get a divorce and move on. Some couples that end up splitting up regardless of the work they put in may be interested to learn that certain factors may have...
How post-nuptial agreements work
When Texas couples get married, they usually want to be together for life. Unfortunately, the U.S. divorce rate shows that even people with the best intentions can't always make their marriages work. One common reason for marital discord is that many couples fight...
A property division checklist is imperative to your success
As you move forward with the divorce process, you'll come to find that there is a lot to think about with respect to property division.Since you want to get a fair shake as things progress, you need to have a clear idea of what to expect in regard to property...
The benefits of collaborative divorce
By the time a lot of couples in Texas have decided to divorce, it is not unusual for both parties to be experiencing strong emotions. The stress associated with the breakdown of a marriage can make it difficult to talk through issues and come to reasonable agreements...
Divorce alters tax filing status and deductions
When Texas couples get divorced, issues in their past likely held their attention, but a divorce entails planning a new financial life going forward. People who are divorced by the last day of the year will not be able to file taxes for that year under a married...
Common financial mistakes in a divorce
When Texas couples get a divorce, there are a number of errors they should avoid during property division. One is keeping the family home. While this can feel like a way to get some stability during an unstable time, the upkeep on a single income may be unsustainable....
Correlation found between some jobs, divorce rate
Texas bartenders, flight attendants and casino workers may be more likely to get a divorce than people in professions such as actuary or physician. A survey presented by FlowingData drawing on data from the 2015 American Community Survey found that while actuaries had...
Social Security benefits after divorce
Many Texas divorces affect the Social Security benefits of one or both parties. Social Security tends to be an asset that is not as often thought about as more tangible benefits like real property or investments. Even so, understanding the impact a divorce has on...
Background on the collaborative law divorce process
Texas spouses may be considering the collaborative law divorce process to finalize their divorce settlements. The benefits of collaborative law are what tend to draw people to resolving their divorces in this fashion. Couples tend to settle their divorces faster, more...