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A survey in February showed that there is an increasing number of divorce cases that involve pet custody issues. Pet owners in Texas and other states seem to be unhappy about the way most courts classify their beloved pets as part of community property and deal with...
One of the issues that often arises during a divorce is whether one spouse should keep the family home or should it be sold. The decision to keep the home may complicate the property division process. If the couple purchased the house after they were married, it would...
It is not uncommon for financial disputes to be blamed for the breakdown of many Texas marriages. Such conflicts often occur because couples failed to discuss their personal financial positions prior to the marriage. Not many individuals appreciate learning about a...
Divorce is not always an easy process, but when a couple gets divorced later in life, after accumulating many assets, the process may become quite complicated. Texas is a community property state, and couples may want to work out a plan of action for the division of...
When couples in Texas consider divorce, they will probably be aware that Texas is one of the so-called community property states. It is, however, a myth that all assets of the couple will be immediately subject to a straight 50/50 division. Neither spouse will...
For Texas couples who are going through a divorce, the desire to save money is often at the top of each spouse's priority list. As tax season approaches, many spouses may be wondering what, if any, portion of their divorce costs might be deductible. Unfortunately, the...
Being married during the holidays can be stressful enough when the marriage is in a good place. For those Texas residents who are staying in a marriage to get through the holidays, this time of year can be even more stressful. A recent report claims that being single...
During a divorce, property division can be a challenge if the couple doesn't agree on certain items. Any Texas pet lover that is facing a divorce may find a recent article both interesting and helpful. The article discussed how animals, a dog specifically, can be...
For many divorcing couples in Texas, the decision-making process surrounding the end of their marriage encompasses a wide range of factors. Each couple is unique, and therefore will have their own set of priorities within their divorce. For some, child custody matters...
Baby boomers have often been heralded as the driving force behind various types of social change. Recent statistics suggest that older Americans may be continuing that trend by drastically changing the face of divorce. People over 50 are divorcing in record numbers,...
