Divorce

A divorcing couple typically considers issues regarding real estate and child custody early in the separation process. However, there are other very important matters for divorcing spouses in Texas to take into consideration. One of those issues is insurance. Spouses...

Some women in Texas who get a divorce may be among the more than 25% of mothers who do not work outside the home. Among mothers with at least a master's degree, 10% stay at home. This choice is approved of widely with over 50% Americans saying they think the mother is...

Texas couples get divorced for many reasons, including infidelity and other major breaches of trust. However, according to relationship experts, there are several less dramatic reasons that marriages fail. These "silent" relationship killers can be difficult to spot,...

As part of a divorce settlement, estranged spouses in Texas may receive alimony. Alimony payments are determined based on a number of factors including the length of the marriage and a person's ability to pay. The age and health of those involved in a divorce will...

Divorce in Texas and elsewhere involves strong emotions. It is sometimes necessary for one divorced parent to appeal to the court for a child custody modification. A parent may have more than one reason for appealing to a judge. The court must follow one basic legal...

Texas couples who are going through a divorce and who are business owners may face a difficult choice to either sell or keep the business. The first step is getting the business appraised. Once the owners know its value, they may decide to try to sell the business....

The divorce process for some Texas couples may be more complicated if one or both partners own cryptocurrency assets. Most people both in and out of the legal system are unfamiliar with cryptocurrency, and the asset can be both easy to hide and difficult to valuate....

Many things change when a couple ends a marriage in Texas, especially if children are involved. One of these things is how taxes are handled, especially when it comes to claiming dependents and taking advantage of tax credits. Being able to claim a Head of Household...

As many people in Texas may already be aware, divorce can be a very difficult process that's emotionally and financially draining. This is just as true no matter how old the couple may be. However, the increasing rates of "gray divorce," which involve spouses over 50,...

When a Texas couple divorces, they generally must go through a process of dividing all of their assets and liabilities. In situations when one spouse owns a business, this process can become more complicated. If steps have not been taken to protect the company before...