Expert after expert have touted the importance of both parents playing an active role in raising children. These include medical experts throughout the nation as well as the Texas Attorney General. In theory, this sounds like a great plan. Each parent takes a...
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Gray divorce rates have been rising
Despite the fact that many people will talk about divorce rates constantly going up, the truth is that they have generally been going down. In the 1970s, no-fault divorce laws swept across the country. This did lead to an increase in divorce. People at the time...
Who makes the decisions about school and healthcare post-divorce?
Parents often take for granted that they have a say in what happens with their children. They typically assume that they can work through things with their spouse if there is a disagreement about what kind of medical treatment the children should receive or what...
2 reasons not to miss paying your child support obligations
Economic times are tough, often impacting parents more than childless families. After a divorce, many noncustodial parents find supporting and providing for their kids particularly challenging. Unfortunately, in times of financial hardship, it is easy for something to...
What are some common challenges of getting a late-life divorce?
A divorce at any age can come with several challenges. For example, many young couples have small children to consider when negotiating divorce terms. Late-life (gray) divorces involving those over 50, have increased in recent years, according to the American Bar...
Does illness make divorce more likely?
When illness strikes, it can change a couple’s relationship. One person may have to transition into more of a caretaker role. This is especially true for long-term or chronic illnesses where consistent care is needed. The nature of the relationship will necessarily...
Is a divorce headed your way? 3 signs it could be
It’s not unusual to have doubts about the strength of your marriage from time to time, especially if you’re going through a “rough patch” or the dynamics in your relationship seem to be shifting. There’s a bi-annual uptick in new divorce filings that hits every...
Tips for bringing up a divorce to your spouse
Divorce is a tricky subject to bring up. You may know that you want to end your relationship, but you know that your spouse isn’t on the same page. Maybe they haven’t even thought about it or you know that they are just going to be against it. The way that you bring...
How to make a summer divorce easier on the children
There is no ideal time for parents to divorce. Whenever you do it, it will affect your children. Divorcing when the kids have end-of-year exams could make it difficult for them to focus on revising, so you might be waiting until the summer vacation begins to break the...
Will Texas child support help pay for private school or college?
The economic costs of raising a child are quite high, and educational expenses are a major contributor to the total investments involved in raising a child from infancy to adulthood. The decision to enroll a child in private school can mean that they have more...