Divorce

Texas couples who are ending their marriages often need to make a number of important decisions, and making a poor choice can sometimes cast a long shadow. Spouses in need of direction often turn to close friends or family members or acquaintances who have been...

Texas parents who are ending their marriage and who have one or more minor children might want to consider negotiating a child support agreement instead of going to court to have a judge make the determination. They may do this in informal negotiations by themselves....

Good communication can be an important tool for Texas parents who want to help their children adjust to a divorce. Parents should try to talk to children about the divorce early on because children will notice signs such as parents sleeping in separate bedrooms or one...

Changes in attitudes toward marriage since the 1970s have made it easier for women in Texas and elsewhere to split from their husbands. Economic independence has also made it easier for women to leave a marriage that does not meet their needs. However, a study from a...

Feuding couples in Texas might have partisan politics to blame for their relationship issues. According to a Wakefield Research poll of 1,000 people in married and unmarried relationships, 24 percent of couples have been fighting about politics more than ever. Another...

Texas couples who are having marital difficulties might want to try a separation first. There are several steps they should take. If only one person has handled finances in the marriage, the other person should get up to speed on this. It may be necessary to close any...

When a Texas couple gets divorced, they may need to sign a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. The QDRO determines how certain retirement assets are to be divided. While an individual who signs such an order may believe it to be equitable, it could result in fees and...

When individuals in Texas and around the country file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, there are certain debts that cannot be included. Debts that are not discharged include certain taxes, most student loans and spousal and child support obligations, but debts associated with...

Data shows that since 1990, there has been a significant increase in the number of divorces among married couples in Texas and around the country who are 50 years or older. Called gray divorces, the rate of couples ending their marriage has doubled for those between...

Many Texas fathers who have gone through a divorce do not have shared or primary physical custody of their children. They are typically ordered by the court to pay support to the custodial parent. According to a study, fathers who owe back child support tend to spend...