Divorce

Couples with young children may have to think about more than which spouse keeps the house and the cars when they begin to contemplate getting divorced. Many Texas couples choose to stay together for the sake of their children. However, in some cases, it's better for...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 22 percent of couples in Texas and the rest of the nation who have been married for five years will undergo some type of marital disruption. For marriages that have lasted for at least two decades, the...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

Millennials in Texas and other parts of the country are moving on with their lives, getting jobs, getting married, and having kids. Like all couples who get married, they hope that their union will last a lifetime. However, many are also realistic and are more...

When preparing for life after a divorce, Texas women may need to take extra care of their financial health. Divorce doesn't only affect the emotional ties that bring a marriage together. It affects a wide variety of financial issues.Following a divorce, adjusting to...

Divorce is a frightening prospect for many Texas couples. In addition to the challenging and painful emotions that emerge, many who face divorce are also facing an uncertain future. It can be helpful to have a good understanding of what divorce is meant to accomplish...