When we think of the bravery and sacrifices made by the men and women in our nation's armed forces, we sometimes tend to focus more on the battlefield than on the home front. The unfortunate truth, though, is that the stress of prolonged separation a...
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How can a divorce result in a luxurious getaway?
The simple truth is that the divorce process can be drawn out for months or even years for some couples. Not surprisingly, this can subject them to long periods of stress, anger, grief and other unpleasant emotions. Now one Texas attorney is takin...
Read MoreWife of Andruw Jones files for divorce, seeks to throw out prenup
The wife of former Major League Baseball outfielder Andruw Jones reportedly has filed for divorce, according to a report in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Jones played one season with the Texas Rangers, but is best known for his time with the Braves. ...
Read MoreUpdate: NASCAR chairman speeds ahead in divorce-related legal battle
Back in September, our blog discussed how Brian France, chairman and CEO of NASCAR, was embroiled in a rather interesting legal battle concerning his ability to keep divorce-related documents sealed from the public. France originally filed for div...
Read MoreHow important is timing in divorce?
The reasons people get divorced are numerous and emotionally complex, or there could be a single major reason that invokes one bad mass of emotions that make the marriage unsalvageable. In any case, a marital split is always difficult, but there is ...
Read MoreSmall Texas town has Texas-sized divorce rate
It's no secret that tough financial times are often accompanied by marital discord. Not being sure about income and the future can be stressful for spouses, especially if they have kids to protect and provide for. These factors play a role in divorce...
Read MoreStandardized divorce forms now available in Texas courthouses
In 2011, the Texas Supreme Court created a task force comprised of judges, family law attorneys and members of the advocacy group Texas Access to Justice Commission to create divorce forms in an effort to increase access to the courts. In theory, the...
Read MorePost-divorce journaling may be more of a hindrance than help
While you may think that putting your feelings down on pen and paper after separating from your spouse or following a divorce may be just what the doctor ordered, a recent study says otherwise. A team of researchers led by a psychological scientis...
Read MoreStudy: Relationships with in-laws have tangible effect on marriage
A lengthy study of family dynamics and lasting relationships has found that in-laws may play a major role in determining overall family happiness, including reducing or increasing the risk of the divorce. According to the results of the study, whi...
Read MoreHow technology has helped improve communications among divorced couples
As touched on in our previous post, it's now far more common for divorced parents to share both legal custody -- meaning shared authority/responsibility for making major decisions regarding the welfare of their child (education, healthcare, religion,...
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