There are many different circumstances that lead someone to seek out the dissolution of his or her marriage. Whether infidelity, irreconcilable differences, or financial strain, the decision is never an easy one. Many spouses seek divorce through traditional or collaborative methods. However, sometimes couples seek a divorce because the marriage should have never happened in […]
One of the biggest challenges that couples face during a divorce is their finances. The dissolution of marriage results in the untangling of accounts and the redistribution of assets. Questions such as “who gets what?” and “who pays?” are common sources of stress during the divorce. Both of these questions are answered in part by […]
When you and your spouse have irreconcilable differences, you may be considering divorce, which is an uneasy and uncertain process. Here is what you need to know concerning how to file a divorce in the state of Texas. Requirements Needed to File For Divorce To file for divorce in the state of Texas, at least […]
Divorce can be hard on any couple, especially for families with children. When it comes to a divorce involving children, the Court will always place the welfare of the child first. This is taken into huge consideration when considering child support, visitation, child custody, and the division of assets. What happens when foster care children […]
A divorce takes a huge emotional toll on everyone involved. Stress, anxiety, fear, and sadness can be overwhelming and distracting. Though everyone deals with these emotions differently, there are common symptoms of withdrawing, feeling easily irritated, or being distracted. An individual’s career can be completely derailed as they are going through a divorce, as the […]
Often portrayed as messy in movies and TV shows, divorce has grown quite a notorious reputation. In reality, though, divorces are much like the relationships that precede them. They can end mutually and quietly, or they can dissolve in a struggle between both parties. Divorce can be broken down into the following categories: Fault and […]
The divorce process is a difficult time for everyone involved. The couple experiences a lot of strain, and – if they have children – there is a lot of uncertainty. Confusion from a wide variety of conflicting emotions come as a result, and sometimes the couple is left wondering what caused their relationship to crumble […]
The majority of U.S. households – 68 percent – have at least one pet. Dogs and cats are by far the most popular types of pets with 90 million dogs and 94 million cats living happily with their pet parents. But what happens when their owners get divorced? How does the law recognize pets? Who gets […]
Defining separate property vs marital property in a divorce can get very tricky. In basic terms, separate property is property that you own and that your spouse cannot lay claim to. Marital property, on the other hand, is property that you both own. Here is a detailed breakdown of the laws relating to property division […]
If you’re looking to get divorced in the state of Texas, you’re not alone; the divorce rate in Texas hovers at about 10.7 percent, which is on par with the overall divorce rate in the U.S. One thing that sets Texas apart from most other states, however, is that the state offers both fault and […]
