Texas music fans may be interested to learn that Gwen Stefani filed for divorce from Gavin Rossdale on Aug. 3. The two rock stars have been married for 13 years. According to court papers, which were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Stefani cited...
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Avoiding legal pitfalls in Texas divorces
Texas couples often make many mistakes when it comes to filing for divorce. These mistakes can range from benign to criminal, with consequences ranging from needless legal expenses to making unnecessary financial concessions in the final decree. How ...
Read MoreFinancial mistakes to avoid in a divorce
Texas residents who are divorcing should keep in mind that there are a few common financial mistakes that people tend to make in this situation. One of those arises from not having handled the household financial affairs. People should familiarize th...
Read MoreProtecting property without a prenuptial agreement
When Texas couples decide to get married, many negotiate a prenuptial agreement in order to protect their assets in case they decide to get a divorce down the road. However, there are cases where couples do not wish to sign a prenup or one spouse ref...
Read MoreSurveys show social media as a growing issue in divorce
There are many reasons why a couple in Texas will choose to move forward with a divorce. In the past, infidelity, incompatibility and unhappiness were explanations for the end of a marriage. As technology has increased, new issues have arisen to caus...
Read MoreJailing parents for failure to pay child support
Texas parents who must make decisions about child support may want to keep in mind that it is important to agree upon an amount that the parent paying support can afford. Some experts argue that a lower-income parent may find themselves trapped in a ...
Read MoreCourt allows woman to use Facebook to serve divorce papers
Texas residents who are seeking a divorce may wish to know about an unusual way to let a former spouse know that the marriage is ending. In certain extreme circumstances, parties may be able to use social media to alert their former spouse of a divor...
Read MoreDon’t forget about retirement assets during your divorce
Getting divorced at any age can have a significant impact on your finances. It is important to understand how your divorce may change your retirement goals, especially if you are close to retiring. News reports continue to show that the divorce ra...
Read MoreStudy compares divorce rates of health care professionals
Texas residents looking to enter the health care field may want to learn about a new study on the divorce rates of medical professionals. Researchers in Massachusetts analyzed the responses to survey questions that were posed to more than 240,000 hea...
Read MoreMaking divorce easier for Texas divorcees
While stories of billionaire oil tycoon Harold Hamm's $975-million check may come to mind in recent divorce settlements, not every divorce will be this extreme. The average Texas couple doesn't have millions in the waiting, of course, but every dolla...
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