Summer vacation can be a stressful time for divorced parents in Texas. Because children's schedules change during the summer months, it is important to sort out a parenting plan before the school year ends. Children often adjust better to a divorce i...
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Prenuptial agreements to protect business assets
Business owners in Texas who are not married might want to consider how marriage and a subsequent divorce could affect their company legally and financially. A spouse could be entitled to half of the appreciation in value of a company that took place...
Read MoreChildren’s reactions to a divorce of their parents
When Texas parents are having marital problems, their children are likely to suffer, even if the parents attempt to hide their issues. Even if adults do not argue in front of children, most kids are able to tell that there is tension or something not...
Read MoreThe importance of a sound parenting plan
Although divorce can create stress for all members of a Texas family, a parenting plan can help to provide some stability by acting as a guide when doubts or conflicts later arise. Divorce's emotional elements can take years to resolve, and conflict ...
Read MoreLessons from celebrity divorces
Texans who are planning to divorce may want to look at what happened with a few different celebrity breakups, as they each have lessons from which people can learn. While most attorneys may recommend against people taking advice from friends or famil...
Read MoreLate-life divorces may impact retirement plans
With the divorce rate for couples at or over the age of 50 increasing twofold from 1990 to 2010, some older Texas couples may have to take extra retirement precautions. Getting divorced later in life could potentially be harder because older individu...
Read MorePreparing for divorce court
While some people in Texas who are divorcing may attempt to make decisions regarding property division and child custody using mediation or negotiation, sometimes litigation is necessary. If this occurs, it can help to have an idea of what to expect ...
Read MoreTax matters related to child support funds
Because child support is an important issue for many Texas families affected by divorce, the income tax season can be a time of uncertainty, especially for those facing this consideration for the first time. Of nearly $33 billion owed in child suppor...
Read MoreFinancial advice beneficial during divorce
People in Texas who are facing the end of a marriage may want to have the assistance of a financial planner in addition to an attorney. Divorce is so stressful that many people may balk at what might feel like an extra complication, but in the long r...
Read MoreMarital data and divorce trends
Although many Texas residents may agree that divorce is a serious societal problem, statistics actually show improvements in divorce rates among some demographic groups in modern days. An evaluation of statistics from 2013 demonstrates that a smaller...
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