Those who are dealing with abusive partners need to know that they have the right to use protective orders. These orders can limit interaction between the two or make it illegal for the abusive party to even contact the other individual, thus serving to keep him or...
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You may want two plans in your prenup
When writing a prenuptial agreement, you're setting up a plan for what happens when the marriage ends, through death or divorce. This governs many financial decisions, such as how property is divided and to whom it is left. However, it's important to note that you may...
What newly-divorced men need to know
It often seems like most advice about getting through a divorce and moving on with your life is written by and for women. Although it's a cliche, many women are more comfortable opening up about their feelings and fears than men are. However, divorced men can provide...
Why you shouldn’t text your estranged spouse
Texting has improved our ability to communicate by leaps and bounds. However, as anyone who's even gone through a break-up knows, it can be our undoing.Family law attorneys often tell their clients who are in the midst of a divorce to stay away from all social media -...
Strategies for bringing up the subject of a prenup
Too many Texas couples don't get a prenuptial agreement because they're afraid to broach the subject with their future spouse. If you're smart, the two of you have already had some discussions about money. If you haven't, the prenup discussion is a good time to start...
6 Things To Think About When Divorcing After 50
For people over 50, going through a divorce comes with a unique set of challenges. While you may not have to worry about child custody and support, there are many other concerns to take their place. Here are some important issues to think about when going through a...
Texas coach embroiled in other couple’s divorce
University of Texas head football coach Charlie Strong has been in the news for something besides the Longhorns' performance lately, and he's likely not enjoying the media attention. Strong has been pulled into the divorce of a couple whom he knew when he was a coach...
Judge rules in divorcing spouses’ battle over where to bury son
We've written here about numerous conflict-ridden divorces and child custody battles, but a particularly tragic case is playing out here in Houston and Atlanta. It involves a 3-year-old boy who is the son of former New York Giant Danny Ware. The running back's son was...
Same-sex Texas couples may face unique issues when divorcing
The legalization of same-sex marriage in Texas and throughout the country has allowed countless couples to finally tie the knot. However, for same-sex Texas couples who married in another state and then found that they couldn't legally end their marriage, the U.S....
Pakistani couple’s divorce battle plays out in Houston court
If you marry in another country and then live in the United States, getting a divorce may have some complications. One Houston couple is now embroiled in a multi-million-dollar battle that reaches from Pakistan to Houston.The estranged spouses, who lived in Harris...