When a Texas couple chooses to divorce, the number of factors that enter into how it will be settled are many. At the end of a marriage, emotions are undoubtedly running high with vast concerns. Although it might seem innocuous, keeping track of soci...
Read MoreArguments for and against ending a marriage
People in Texas usually contemplate divorce for a while before actually filing the paperwork. With the national divorce rate at around 50 percent, it's clear that a lot of people are choosing to part ways rather than work things out. Before ending a ...
Read MoreJudges often treat allegations of child abuse with suspicion
Experienced family law attorneys in Texas and around the country may urge divorcing couples to come to an amicable agreement whenever possible. Protracted court battles drain resources and offer no guarantees, and family court judges often treat alle...
Read MoreSummer vacation planning for divorced parents
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...
Read MorePrenuptial 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 ...
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