Divorce looks different for every couple. Not only does every split itself differ from case to case, but each couple may choose different methods of handling the divorce. For example, many people want to avoid the expense and struggles of taking a divorce case to...
Divorce proceedings can always be difficult for families. However, this situation could become more complicated if family violence is a factor. Domestic violence can take many forms. The National Domestic Violence Hotline says that people may be most familiar with...
After going wrapping up the divorce and property division process years ago, you might assume you had settled all matters with your ex. However, after filing an insurance claim, you may find out that half of all of the proceeds may go to your former spouse. Is this...
Forbes magazine notes that a “gray” divorce tends to occur after a couple’s children have grown and moved out of their home. Between the ages of 50 and 55, individuals living in new “empty nests” may have more free time to consider life without their spouses. If you...
Texas statutes allow married same-sex couples to adopt children. The law does not differentiate between married same-sex couples and married heterosexual couples. Texas House Bill 3859, however, allows adoption agencies to screen potential parents based on their...
After sustaining an injury during a motor vehicle accident, regardless of who caused the crash, you must use caution when speaking with insurance representatives. Bear in mind that insurance companies seek to minimize their payouts in any incident, whether the...
If you are in the early stages of getting a divorce and you have children, it is important to think about child support. If you expect to owe support, you need to review the different factors that courts analyze when determining how much support a non-custodial parent...
As you approach divorce, you probably struggle to contain your emotions, and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may be the last person you want to talk to. However, if the two of you are parents, you will find that communication is essential as you continue to raise your...
A divorce may spring out of an agreement between spouses to go their separate ways. There is a reason behind the decision to split, and whoever files for divorce cites it in the petition. Under Texas law, divorcing couples may choose to name the cause or grounds of...
If you have a joint managing conservatorship of your children, commonly called joint custody, you may be looking for ways to help them develop socially. According to reporting from AFAR, traveling with children offers a great opportunity to show them a different way...
