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...
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...
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...
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...
What are the financial advantages of a divorce?
In most divorce cases, people stress over the amount of money that they have to spend. Few recognize that there are actually financial benefits to a divorce. Despite how you may think that you walk away from a marriage with fewer assets and less income, the truth is...
Discovery process ensures honesty in divorce settlements
Texas divorce courts require both parties to disclose information about their respective finances and economic condition. Sharing such information enables the court and both parties to fully assess the respective financial situations of each spouse and reach a more...
How is your divorce affecting the kids’ mental health?
Many parents who go through a divorce in Texas get so caught up in the process that they neglect to look after their children's mental health. This is alarming when you consider that the traumatic emotional experiences kids go through when their parents divorce can...
What should you know about parental alienation?
Texas parents like you often struggle with parenting after a divorce. This is especially true if the divorce was messy, difficult and left you and your co-parent estranged. Sometimes, it is possible to continue co-parenting without much issue. Other times, a co-parent...
The added complexity of divorce for physicians
Every divorce comes with its own unique set of circumstances. When a physician in Texas becomes involved with the divorce process, the valuation of his or her medical practice often becomes the top priority. Most physicians are members of a group practice or...
