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Divorce is rarely easy, but proper preparation may make the process less traumatic. Once a Texas spouse has made up his or her mind to divorce, there may be questions about the type of proceeding to pursue. Divorce options include litigation, arbitration, mediation or...
Texas couples may be interested in a legal battle in another state that underscores the importance of honesty and disclosure prior to marriage. A husband's failure to be honest and forthcoming about his past led to a legal battle about property division in another...
The family court determines the amount of child support a non-custodial parent has to pay. Although circumstances may necessitate child support obligations to be modified, it can only be done with the court's permission. Informal changes can lead to the accrual of...
Although divorce is the last thing anybody would wish to go through, some Texas couples decide to file for divorce as soon as a marital crack appears. With the many aspects that will need negotiation, such as child custody, parenting and visitation plans, and property...
The average age of couples walking down the aisle is said to be increasing. While previous generations typically got married in their early 20s, millennials say "I do" closer to 30 years of age. Also, many same-sex couples who have been together for years can now get...
Although some celebrity divorces involve months or even years of bitter legal battles, the divorces of others may even provide valuable lessons to divorcing couples nationwide, including some in Texas. When Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith announced their...
Women nationwide, including in Texas, are often stereotyped as more emotional and less knowledgeable than men when it comes to family finances. Regardless of these preconceived ideas, times have changed. Today, women as well as men know how to protect their...
Divorcing couples in Texas typically have many important matters to cover in negotiations. Property division can be a contentious process, and accurate valuation of assets is vital. Deciding on what to do with the family residence requires each spouse to know the...
When a Texas family court orders child support, there are certain procedures to be followed. Deviating from those procedures and making alternative arrangements for paying can have devastating consequences. A Texas father who chose to pay his ex-wife directly rather...
Many couples nationwide, including in Texas, are able to end their marriages in amicable manners. However, the contention that sometimes surrounds the property division process can result in costly and time-consuming litigation. High-net-worth couples who never signed...
