Divorce

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...

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...

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...

There are usually three main reasons that many formerly married couples in Texas say they decided to call it quits. These may include the impression that they had no more excitement in their relationship, there were financial problems or they were unable to resolve...

Texas readers may have heard the results of a new study which showed that when husbands are not able to be the primary earner of the family unit, there's a greater chance they will get divorced. The study on this facet of divorce was performed by Harvard...

Alimony, also referred to as spousal support, is a court-ordered payment from one spouse to another while a divorce or legal separation is pending or after it is finalized in Texas. However, determining if an individual is entitled to it can be challenging. While...

As some Texas residents may know, the U.S. Congress is currently in the process of deciding how much former spouses of those in the military would be awarded in the event of divorce. If the legislation passes, a smaller share of the military personnel's monthly...

Financial issues are a common stress point in marriage and one of the main reasons that couples choose to end their marriage. These issues can carry over into divorce, and it is no secret that resolving money-related disputes can complicate and lengthen the process....

When married couples in Texas consider the weighty prospect of getting a divorce, many do not do so lightly. Whether discussing the prospect of divorce for weeks, months or years, talks between the two often take a long time, as both know that the results of the...

When a marriage is over, Texas couples may find it difficult to move forward with the appropriate legal steps to dissolve the relationship. This is often because of fears, financial concerns or a desire to avoid legal complications. While it is normal to have fears,...