You often hear about divorce rates in the big-picture sense -- the rate for the country or the world. But you’re not all that worried about the divorce rate in New York or Spain. It has no bearing on how likely you are to get divorced in Texas. What does the rate look...
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The next few days could be crucial to your marriage
Does it feel like your marriage is teetering on the precipice of divorce? That is a common occurrence around the winter holidays when the two spouses are doing their best to hold it together until the holidays are passed before filing for divorce. There are many...
What happens when you cannot pay child support in Texas?
Many things can occur that make it difficult to meet your child support obligations. Perhaps you have lost your job or suffered a long-term illness that kept you away from work. You may believe you can catch up on your obligations soon. However, falling behind is...
Listen to your instincts if you think your spouse wants a divorce
You and your spouse got married in Texas five years ago. It hasn’t been a perfect marriage, but you have been relatively happy. You’re willing to keep moving forward and striving to improve the relationship when needed. Lately, though, you have been getting suspicious...
Hiding assets can hurt you during a divorce
Getting divorced may create worry about your financial stability especially if you rely on your spouse to provide for your needs. Navigating the complexities of splitting assets will take time, but your patience and honest can keep you from losing it all. While you...
What happens to marital debt in a Texas divorce?
When things were great between you and your spouse, the last thing on your mind was finances and debt. Now that your marriage is ending, you probably find yourself wondering how you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse can separate your finances. All those joint accounts,...
How can I handle the holidays as a divorced parent?
While the holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and happiness, many divorced parents experience the opposite. You may be worried about scheduling snafus, disagreements with your ex, and the loneliness of spending time away from your kids. These are all valid...
Do not make these critical divorce mistakes
Divorce is complicated. It’s emotional. There is a lot at stake. That creates tremendous pressure. Unfortunately, the stress and pressure of a situation like that can lead to mistakes that have an impact on the rest of your life. Another issue is inexperience. If...
Texas adoptions might not break the bank
One of the main reasons people shy away from adoptions is cost. Adopting children in certain states or from overseas may prove expensive. Costs can climb into the thousands, especially when some attempts fall through. However, in Texas, parents may end up paying just...
3 tips for choosing a divorce mediator
Even though your marriage is heading for a divorce, you do not have much animosity toward your soon-to-be ex-spouse. Because the two of you simply grew apart, you probably do not want a knock-down, drag-out divorce battle. For many, mediation is an attractive...