Texas country music fans may have heard about the impending divorce of singer Reba McEntire. It was finalized on Oct. 28. She and her husband had been together for 26 years. Her now ex-husband, Narvel Blackstock, is also her manager. McEntire says...
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Amber Portwood’s child custody dispute over
Texans who watch the program "Teen Mom" are most likely familiar with Amber Portwood. The TV personality recently fought a child custody battle with her ex-fiance over custody of her daughter. She was able to win her case by remaining sober and by sh...
Read MorePreparing before initiating divorce proceedings
Although divorce might seem like an unusual New Year's resolution, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers reports that there is often an increase of approximately 33 percent in divorce filings during the month of January. Some Texas residents ma...
Read MoreDetails of Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith divorce
Texas residents may be aware that the Hollywood glamour couple Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith announced in June 2014 that their 19 year marriage was ending. The couple pledged at the time that they hoped to avoid a contentious legal battle, an...
Read MoreFinancial planning to minimize divorce problems
Although few Texas couples enter into matrimony with the expectation of divorce, it is still sensible to consider the potential for this outcome. Managing mutual financial issues collaboratively can also prove helpful for keeping a marriage on a succ...
Read MoreThinking about alimony during a divorce
Couples in Texas need to discuss many issues when dissolving a marriage, and one matter that might cause arguments is spousal support. One spouse may need or want alimony after a divorce while the other partner might find this unfair. Before letting ...
Read MoreDivorce rates among couples over the age of 50
Texas residents may be surprised by the findings of a study from Bowling Green State University, which claims that while divorce rates have fallen or remained stable across most age groups, they have risen among those over the age of 50. According to...
Read MoreFinancial infidelity in marriage
Financial challenges are common sources of friction for couples, and Texas residents might not be surprised to learn that this is a leading cause of divorce. Financial infidelity is one of many issues that can contribute to marital friction, as partn...
Read MoreProtecting a business when a marriage ends
Texas business owners who are thinking of a divorce may wonder how it may affect their business holdings. Planning ahead may help protect a business and specific areas might be worthy of consideration. Having good communication between partners durin...
Read MoreSplitting a business in divorce
Business owners in Texas who are divorcing may be interested in how a separation could impact their enterprises. A business is generally considered shared marital property, but judges will also consider what percentage of the business was built up pr...
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