Going through a divorce can be emotionally and financially difficult. One important document that you must complete is the financial affidavit, which discloses both parties' income, assets, debts and expenses. Failing to fully disclose all relevant financial...
When nonworking parents in Texas get a divorce, protecting themselves is important. Texas community property laws govern the division of marital assets. This includes assets acquired during the marriage, regardless of who earned them. This knowledge can lay the...
International child abductions happens more often that most people may think, but they are especially common among ex-spouses who share international custody. In these particular cases, it is important to know where to turn for help in the event of an abduction....
If your parents divorced when you were a child, you may worry that you have the divorce gene. You may even believe that your experiences or your genetics doomed your marriage from the start. Statistics show that women with divorced parents have a 60% higher chance of...
Depending on the type of relationship you have with your ex-spouse, going through a divorce can be a lengthy and costly process. Your divorce could be the complete opposite if you have a good-standing relationship with your spouse. Substitutes to divorce court In...
Children of different ages and developmental stages have different abilities to understand divorce. Young children, such as infants and toddlers, may have little to no understanding about what divorce is, but this does not mean that they will be oblivious to changes...
While millennials tend to get hitched later in life than previous generations, many are coming to marrying age. According to a survey conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 51% of lawyers report an increase in the number of millennials getting...
There are many factors that can influence the outcome of your divorce, and the divorce process can present a variety of challenges. Because some aspects of your divorce will be out of your control, it can be beneficial to make the most of the elements you can control....
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...
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...