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It is not uncommon to hear remarks from noncustodial parents in Texas saying that they are only seen as a source for money. There is nothing farther from the truth. The most important responsibility of a noncustodial parent is to maintain a loving and close...
Some non-custodial parents in Texas may believe that child support always ends on a child's 18th birthday. However, that is not always the case. In legal terms, child support ends when a child reaches the age of majority, which is usually at age 18. This is the...
The high number of well-known couples who have gone through divorces in recent months is staggering, and more couples seem to be added to the list daily. There are certainly lessons to be learned from many of these much-publicized divorces. One aspect of many...
Between 1990 and 2010, divorces involving spouses over the age of 50 are said to have doubled. These divorces -- also called gray divorces -- are no longer frowned upon, and many divorced seniors go on to marry again. However, certain aspects that may impact on the...
While more and more couples in Texas opt for divorces that will allow them to maintain amicable relationships after the final judgment, this option is not suitable for all. In marriages in which one spouse has been combative, controlling and mostly unrepentant,...
Calling an end to a marriage is not something a Texas couple anticipated at the time of the marriage. However, some Texas couples reach stages when divorce becomes their only option. With divorce comes the property division process, and, in the interest of...
When Texas individuals with high net worths consider divorce, there are numerous aspects that will need thorough consideration. It is also not uncommon for spouses in complex divorce situations to disagree on multiple levels, and suspicions or mistrust may lead to...
Under federal tax laws, Texas parents are entitled to claim their children as dependents on their tax returns. Married couples who file joint returns typically claim the exemption collectively for their children. However, unmarried or divorced couples cannot file...
Litigated divorces often lead to permanent emotional scarring of spouses and children. The choices made by Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner related to the manner in which they want to handle their divorce have been an inspiration to many couples, including some in...
Marital agreements are sometimes seen as unromantic and counterproductive, although they are meant to give both parties peace of mind and the ability to focus on their love and their marriage. In Texas and elsewhere, a prenup is often regarded as a necessity for...
