With all of the legal changes around pregnancy in Texas, there has been a lot of information on social media and elsewhere that isn’t true – or only partially true. It’s been widely reported that in some states, including Texas, women can’t get divorced if they’re...
When you look at the statistics, it becomes very clear that young marriages end at a higher rate. Technically, anyone who gets married before 32 years old has higher odds of divorce than they would if they waited. People who get married at a very young age, such as 18...
Talking to children about an upcoming divorce is important. It’s going to be a bit different depending on their age levels. They will have different questions and need different amounts of information. That said, kids of any age are probably going to have questions....
Parents who are going through a divorce have to determine what type of parenting style arrangement they’re going to use. One option is parallel parenting, which is suitable for situations when working closely together isn’t possible. Children who have parents who are...
You’ve probably heard someone say that financial issues led to their divorce. But you may assume that what they mean is that they ran into financial hardship. As a couple, they didn’t have enough money to make ends meet, and this created a lot of stress that...
Filing for divorce can be stressful and confusing at times. It is easy to get caught up in the emotional aspect of your separation, making you lose sight of other factors. One aspect of your divorce and life to pay attention to is your financial situation. Divorce...
If divorce is on the cards, spouses have numerous options available to them. One option is to have a highly-litigated divorce that could be filled with conflict. These types of divorces are typically lengthy and expensive. Another option that couples have is to try...
Many divorced couples sell their family home when they end their marriage. They use this as a property division tactic because they can just split up the money they get from the sale. In some cases, one person will remain as the owner of the house, buying out the...
Going through a divorce can be stressful, but going through such an experience again can intensify your stress. Some people believe a second divorce is easier, while others think it's more complicated. How do they differ? Here is what to know: It can be both easier...
Custody cases can come to court for various reasons, such as divorce and when an estranged parent establishes paternity. Every case is unique, but there are some common principles that the court will stick by -- namely the best interests of the child. Generally, the...