All married couples go through life-altering events together. Sometimes, they bring them closer, while other times they can tear a marriage apart.The birth of a child is usually a joyful event. However, one study found that about two-thirds of couples reported...
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Month: March 2015
Minimizing your Texas toddler’s stress during your divorce
Most Texas parents who divorce worry about the impact on their children. Because school-age children and teens may be likely to express their feelings clearly on the matter, parents may be more focused on them than on younger children.However, toddlers (whom the...
Some Texas abusers use pets to keep victims from leaving
For many Texans, their relationships with their companion animals is very special. They are part of the family. In fact, many people in abusive relationships don't leave for fear that their abuser will harm the family pet.Those fears are not without merit. According...
What do you do with a mortgaged home when you divorce?
When Texas couples divorce, the largest item they are likely to have to deal with is their home. For most of us, that means a residence on which we have a substantial mortgage. One mortgage planner advises divorcing couples who have a home to "[s]ell it, pay off the...
How to protect your credit rating after your divorce
You and your spouse have finalized your divorce agreement and gone your separate ways. However, he or she may still impact your life, and not for the better, through your credit rating. Sometimes an ex is simply irresponsible with money. In other cases, he or she may...