Divorce

Countless factors can make a Texas couple more likely to file for divorce. Sometimes they find it easier to get divorced because they don't have kids. Other times, they both have steady jobs and aren't financially dependent on their marriage. However, a study has...

Every year, hundreds of people in Texas and around the country file for divorce at the start of January. While couples can file for divorce at any time of the year, researchers have noted that most divorces seem to initiate in January. This suggests that many spouses...

At some point during your divorce, you may have to appear in court before a judge. This can be a daunting prospect – particularly if a judge is deciding on an issue that you and your spouse couldn't agree on yourselves.Your appearance – including the way...

The early months of separation can be financially challenging for just about any family. Even if you and your ex have good incomes, living separately can be significantly more costly than living together.As you're working out your division of assets and support...

Whether you're just beginning to consider divorce or you're ready to talk to an attorney and start the process, one of your biggest worries is likely how it will impact you financially. It's important to take a look at your current financial situation and what you'll...

There's no doubt that divorce is one of the most stressful events a person can experience. Finding ways to reduce your stress level is not only healthy for you but also your children, as well. Studies have found that parental stress can lead to behavioral issues in...

As a community property state, most assets that two people acquire, either individually or together, during their marriage are subject to equal division in a divorce in Texas unless they have a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement that says otherwise. This includes...

Psychologists long ago determined that divorce is one of the most stressful life events a person can go through. Attitudes towards divorce have changed significantly over the years, and many couples have fairly amicable divorces that don't involve battles in court...

These days, you don't hear as much about marital abandonment as you used to back when most wives were financially dependent on their husbands. However, it can still occur. Marital abandonment is when spouse leaves their husband or wife (and sometimes children),...

It's no secret that access to the outer reaches of the world is greater than ever. With the invention of the Internet as well as the speed at which people can communicate and travel, more people are traveling the globe than ever before. People are meeting others in...