Divorce

The break-up of a marriage is never easy. However, when one spouse suddenly tells the other that he or she wants a divorce, it can be devastating. Family law attorneys have all had clients who came to them in a state of shock because the person they thought they'd be...

Divorce generally has financial implications for both spouses. One economist even contends that it "generally results in a significant financial setback for all those involved."It doesn't have to be that way. With some planning and wise decision making, as well as the...

Major League Baseball player Josh Hamilton, who spent five seasons playing for the Texas Rangers, has filed for divorce from his wife Katie. The outfielder, who is about to turn 34, had been playing for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim until shoulder surgery and a...

Despite changing gender roles, a number of wives still let their husbands handle most of the family finances, including taxes. This means that many newly-divorced women are facing the tax season alone for the first time, or at least for the first time in many years....

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...

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...

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...

Many Texas residents find that a divorce is necessary for their emotional well-being. However, how you handle your divorce can have a significant impact on your children's emotional health and future as well. One parenting, behavior and education expert says that...

We hear all the time about celebrities who divorce just months after walking down the aisle. However, it happens to people from all walks of life. While it may seem difficult for friends, families and co-workers to understand why a couple calls it quits so soon, there...

A study by researchers at two major universities found some interesting differences in the impact of divorce on young children in different economic groups. However, the findings raise even more questions about why these differences exist.The study looked at 4,000...