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Datos a considerar si está pensando en divorciarse en Texas

On behalf of Law Office of George C. Ruiz, PLLC posted in Divorce on Friday, January 11, 2019.

Muchas veces las situaciones de pareja resultan ser muy complicadas de resolver, posiblemente ambas partes intentaron remediarlo e incluso han estado tratando de solucionar las diferencias que existe entre ellos, sin embargo; en algunos casos la mejor solución para ambas personas es la separación definitiva, es decir; el divorcio.

Según fuentes del Registro Público del Estado de Texas, cada año más de 70 mil personas empiezan su proceso de divorcio y entre el 40 y 50 por ciento de matrimonios primerizos terminan en divorcio.

A continuación, encontrará una lista de datos importantes a considerar si está pensando en divorciarse de su pareja en el estado de Texas.

Divorce does not have to be a painful process

On behalf of Law Office of George C. Ruiz, PLLC posted in Divorce on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

With the new year in full swing, some feuding couples in San Antonio may be ready to finally get divorced. However, just because two people may be headed for divorce does not mean that the process has to be a hostile one. Here are a few tips for making the divorce process relatively painless.

First, it is wise for divorcing couples to avoid seeking revenge, as the divorce court ultimately does not care about the personal issues between the parties, at least insofar as granting the divorce. A spouse may be eager to present pictures in court that prove that the other party cheated, or he or she might even gather other evidence with the help of a private investigator. However, unless the other party spent large sums of cash on his or her affair and thus severely impacted the family's finances, the court likely will not care about all of the details of the other party's misdeeds.

How to break news of your divorce to your kids

On behalf of Law Office of George C. Ruiz, PLLC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.

If you and your ex-spouse have decided to divorce, you're probably feeling hesitant about breaking the new to your child.

A number of factors can make this conversation easier or more difficult, such as the age of your child, your finances and whether the divorce is amicable. With these considerations in mind, here are a few pointers that may help you tell your child you're getting divorced.

What you should never do during or after your divorce

On behalf of Law Office of George C. Ruiz, PLLC on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.

Your divorce can be a time when you have an increased emotional state with bouts of sustained stress. It is during these times when decisions you make can have long lasting negative effects. Your behavior and decision making during and right after your divorce can dictate how smooth the proceedings and your relationships with your family will proceed.

Once your divorce begins, while you will have the support and guidance of your attorney working with you, here are ways you can best reduce conflict and be the most responsible during your divorce.

Divorce does not have to make the New Year any less enjoyable

On behalf of Law Office of George C. Ruiz, PLLC posted in Divorce on Monday, December 24, 2018.

People in San Antonio may feel both excited and apprehensive about what the New Year will bring. However, this is particularly true for individuals who are going through divorce or have already gotten a divorce. Still, some tips might help those dealing with divorce during the New Year to enjoy it to the fullest despite their marital breakups.

First, it can be helpful to be intentional. For instance, those going through divorce may be wise to build new, special memories with their children. They may also use the New Year as an opportunity to finish projects that they had placed on hold, or they could simply rest. Making a list of top priorities in the New Year and then following through with these can be a helpful way to enter 2019 in a good frame of mind.

Divorce may stem from certain personality traits

On behalf of Law Office of George C. Ruiz, PLLC posted in Divorce on Thursday, December 13, 2018.

Whether in San Antonio or elsewhere, several factors can lead the decision to end a marriage. However, according to experts, one of the divorce factors that is frequently overlooked is people's personality traits. Two personality traits that can be particularly problematic are conflict anxiety and narcissism.

Conflict anxiety is where a person chooses to avoid conflict. The reality is that when spouses are not afraid to argue with one another, this is typically a positive thing, as it shows that they are okay with discussing difficult issues -- specifically if one party feels that the other one has wronged him or her in some way. However, if couples fight too much, this is just as problematic as if they fight too little.

Being prepared for financial aspect of divorce is crucial

On behalf of Law Office of George C. Ruiz, PLLC posted in Divorce on Thursday, November 29, 2018.

Dissolving a marriage certainly is not an easy process emotionally. However, it can be just as tough financially whether two spouses in San Antonio have been married for a few years or a few decades. Fortunately, by being proactive, those who are embarking on the road to divorce can put themselves in the best position financially once the divorce has been finalized.

One wise move that people can make before getting divorced is to become acquainted with all of their financial assets. They can do this by reviewing their prior years' tax returns and bank statements, for example. This is particularly important for women, as some women know little about their financial situations since they rely on their husbands to handle their monetary affairs.

Divorce attorney plus coach may offer help during breakup process

On behalf of Law Office of George C. Ruiz, PLLC posted in Divorce on Thursday, November 15, 2018.

Figuring out the ins and outs of the marital breakup process is never easy. This is true whether two people have been married for just a few years or for several decades. For this reason, in addition to hiring an attorney in San Antonio to help with the divorce process, a divorcing spouse may want to take advantage of the services of a divorce coach as well.

An attorney and a divorce coach are two different people. The attorney provides legal advice and advises a divorcing spouse about his or her rights. Conversely, the divorce coach provides the support needed to make the marital breakup process as smooth as possible.

When are the best times to take your divorce to court?

On behalf of Law Office of George C. Ruiz, PLLC on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

Divorce is never a pleasant process to go through. Some couples want to resolve this as quickly and peacefully as possible. For many, that means taking your proceedings to mediation. This conflict-resolution process allows both spouses to determine their asset division in an informal setting with a neutral mediator to make the separation as fair as possible while still maintaining a respectable relationship.

While it is understandable why many would not want to take their divorce proceedings to the courtroom, sometimes it is necessary. If you make the mistake of going to mediation first when you have circumstances that prevent you from solving your issues peacefully there, then you just wasted valuable time and money. You need to be aware of the most common reasons many couples prefer to settle their divorce in court as you and your spouse figure out how you want to settle your separation.

Prenuptial agreements may provide protection in divorce

On behalf of Law Office of George C. Ruiz, PLLC posted in Divorce on Thursday, November 1, 2018.

Many individuals in San Antonio believe that prenuptial agreements are necessary only for celebrities or those who are ultra wealthy. However, the reality is that prenuptial agreements are valuable even for those who may not have large sums of money. This is because they may still have some assets they would like to protect in the event of a future divorce.

Research shows that the number of people seeking prenuptial agreements has increased over the past few years. Part of the reason for this may be that more people are realizing how helpful these documents can be for ensuring that certain assets they bring into the marriage leave with them if divorce is inevitable. This is true even if they do not necessarily have immense trusts or holdings in real estate.