You probably hear it all the time: The focus of a child custody divorce case should be deciding what is in the best interests of the child. The goal here is to focus on the kids - who did not ask for the divorce, after all - so that the troubles their parents are...
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Divorce from a spouse and business partner can be tricky
When marriage partners in Texas are also business partners, changes in their personal relationships can also have an impact on their businesses. Filing for a divorce under such circumstances will require careful planning to work toward an outcome in which property...
The ins and outs of a high net worth divorce
With much of the media still abuzz with the news of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's divorce and their interesting financial situation -- including several children, high net worth, multiple households and future royalties -- it is easy to forget that other couples are...
How older people risk retirement getting a divorce
If Texas residents were to consider which demographic gets divorced most often, they may be surprised by the results of a new study. According to the study, Americans older than 50 are getting divorced more often than their younger counterparts. Divorce is also...
How long does alimony last in Texas?
Alimony in divorce is only narrowly available in Texas and its duration tends to be shorter rather than longer. We previously posted an article describing the narrow eligibility rules for spousal maintenance, as alimony is called in Texas, and here we will talk more...
What Brangelina’s split teaches us about how we divorce
When a couple's marriage in Texas begins to dissolve and the end is on the horizon, both spouses may have a wide array of feelings, depending on the circumstances of the dissolution, as well as the individuals' personalities. It is not unusual for a spouse...
Studies examine the reasons couples divorce
When celebrities make headlines because of a breakup, many in Texas and around the world may want to know why. It seems like a powerful couple with money, fame and looks should be happily married, and it may be hard to understand what could go wrong. This is a...
Changes in lifestyle after divorce is final
Change is inevitable when a marriage is over, whether it be a move, a job change or change in the type of lifestyle to which one is accustomed. Divorce will certainly bring financial changes and adjustments, and it is important to consider how these may affect...
2 predictors of divorce found by researchers
Since the 1980s, the rate for married couples calling it quits has been declining in the United States. Recent research suggests that around one-third of couples who are married now will divorce. As such, Texas residents may wonder what factors researchers say...
Study finds correlation between pornography use and divorce
There are several situations that are believed to lead married couples in Texas to throwing in the towel. Whether the spark had fizzled from the relationship, there were unresolved conflicts or financial problems, there are many ways that a marriage may end in a...