Divorce

Texas parents are constantly bombarded with the fact that they should be sharing the parenting responsibilities after the end of their marriages. The problem is that not all couples who get a divorce are ready to sit down at the holiday table with their exes. In many...

At no other time in this country's history has ending a marriage been easier. A person wanting a divorce no longer has to establish "grounds" before it is granted. However, the Texas legislature now wants to end, or at least limit, no-fault divorce.In 2015, a panel of...

When a marriage ends, numerous financial changes are inevitable. After a divorce, each spouse's income needs to stretch further and each of them often has fewer assets. Most people consider these issues when negotiating a settlement or preparing for court. Texas...

A recent study says that sharing the parenting responsibilities as close to equal is preferable. These days, parents here in Texas and elsewhere who are in the process of a divorce often prefer to try to work out a joint custody arrangement that allows each parent as...

Chocolates, flowers and romantic candlelit meals are not the only things that people think about on Valentine's Day. In fact, according to experts, some think about divorce. Texas residents may be surprised to learn that some experts see an increase of 26 percent for...

When Texas couples decide to end their marriages, there are many possibilities for how the process will go. While one divorce may be clear-cut, another might have the potential to bring hidden emotional issues to the surface. Those difficulties may multiply if...

You're a young, vibrant woman and you're ready to move on from your marriage. You decided to file a divorce, and now you're eager to get back into the dating scene. How long will it really take for everything to be completed? The answer can vary based on the type of...

When a Texas couple goes through the process of getting married, they may have a few months to plan, if not over a year. Each partner will have each other for company and to spring ideas off of as a sounding board -- as well as a slew of wedding magazines and blogs to...

No matter how amicable the end of a marriage may be, it is nonetheless critical to protect personal finances. The utmost care must be taken during Texas divorce proceedings. If not, an action taken by a spouse or even by oneself could have serious credit...

A Texas couple starting the new year with the decision to end their marriage may not find themselves alone. Data from a recent study suggests that the number of individuals filing for divorce begins to rise in January. The rate then lowers, only to rise again in March...