The end of a marriage is a deeply emotional experience, but the legal process of divorce in Texas is largely about dollar signs and decimal points. When they divorce, a couple must find a way to divide their property, and this can mean a lot of negotiation. Generally,...
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Data suggest fewer marriages, more work from home in this decade
Statistics reveal data that those who study fields can interpret and project to find relationships, trends and insight. While each couple has its own causes for a divorce, a profile of marriage and divorce compiled by Bowling Green State University reveals how several...
Same-sex couples face different divorce issues
Since 2015, same-sex couples have the right to marry in all states. They now have the same separation rates as heterosexual couples. Couples who entered a civil union or domestic relationship before same-sex marriage was legally recognized have greater legal obstacles...
Why do people file for divorce in January?
Deciding to divorce is a huge decision. You may have thought long and hard about if divorce is the right choice for you and struggled with breaking the news to your spouse. Once you have decided that you are going to file, your next step is deciding when to file. When...
Tips for dealing with a compulsive liar during divorce
Divorce is tough enough as it is, but the whole process can be even more complicated when you’re dealing with someone who can’t tell the truth. Lies about the existence of marital property, business debts, substance abuse, and cohabitation can all impact important...
What do I need to do with my estate plan after divorce?
In the middle of a divorce, it might be easy for a Kauffman County resident to forget some important financial and legal details that do not directly involve their divorce. They may do so simply because in the big scheme of things, these details are not priorities....
What are the causes and consequences of a gray divorce?
Relationships evolve over time. As people age, their interests, needs and values change. Statistics show that for those over 50 years of age, those with whom they want to share that evolution differs from that with whom they married in youth. The effects of a gray...
Some women struggle financially after divorce
There is a popular thought out there that women come out of a divorce financially ahead. However, post-divorce life can be financially difficult for men and women alike. Some women, especially, find that they are starting out their life post-divorce at a financial...
Using mediation to save money and reduce stress in a divorce
Most Texans who have elected to end their marriages view the divorce process with a great deal of apprehension. Much of the apprehension is caused by having little knowledge about the divorce process and by the anticipated cost of paying an attorney to prepare and try...