Divorce

When it comes to marriage, many Americans -- and perhaps Texas readers -- have a notion in their minds that marriage is the end-all be-all for women. Some women even joke that they went to college to get their "Mrs." degree. So, when a couple goes through a divorce,...

When a divorce or dissolution petition has been filed with a court in Texas, the petitioner must ensure that the petition was, in fact, served -- which is the legal term for "delivered." This is usually accomplished via the individual's lawyer. The other spouse who...

Texas families come in all shapes and sizes. Some are small and consist of just the husband and wife; others are large and include children. One thing that many of these families have in common is that there are often one or more family pets. When it comes to a...

No matter whether they made their millions -- or billions -- in Silicon Valley or on the silver screen, most high-net-worth individuals -- including those in Texas -- take the same approach when going through divorce. With history as a model, one of the most important...

When a couple decides on ending their marriage, neither one may really know what to expect of the process. As divorce can sometimes be a rather complicated legal process, frustrating delays or unpleasant surprises may occur along the way. When a Texas resident has at...

When a Texas couple is contemplating a divorce, most have a general idea of what to expect. Due to its depiction in movies, television and literature, divorce has become a familiar idea in our culture. Nevertheless, actually facing the prospect of it is a different...

One important thing to know about divorce is that, when a couple gets divorced, not all of the property the two spouses have is necessarily on the table when it comes to property division in the divorce.Here in Texas, property division generally involves the splitting...

When it becomes clear that divorce is going to end a marriage, a spouse could have an array of feelings, depending on the circumstances and the individual's personality. It is not unusual for a person anticipating divorce to feel fearful, inert and unable to move...

Financial matters can be very sensitive issues in a marriage, given the major impacts such matters can have. So, it is not surprising that money matters are sometimes the subject of arguments between married individuals.Married couple arguments related to money can...

Whether you are the family Chief Financial Officer or haven't paid a bill for years, you need to have an understanding of the family finances before filing for divorce. As you start the process, try to put aside emotion.Planning ahead can avoid future headaches. In...