Divorce has traditionally carried some stigmas with it that are now gradually starting to shift. Before, it was seen as an adversarial process where both spouses aim to destroy one another. Thankfully, today, more couples have realized that there are no winners in...
For many people, social media is an important and big part of their day-to-day lives. However, when you file for divorce, it may be time to take a break or carefully consider what you post. Keep reading to learn what you should and should not do when using social...
Prenuptial agreements can be very useful tools, but there are some common mistakes that people make that invalidate those prenups. You want to make sure that you fully understand your rights, whether you're signing a prenup or moving toward divorce with a prenup that...
You may have heard that the divorce rate is falling. While this is true for some age groups, it’s also been found that certain age brackets have a rising divorce rate. The most common example here is that those who are 50 and over are seeing an increase in gray...
To no avail, you and your partner have tried everything to get your marriage back on track. The only feasible option left is to separate and pursue a divorce. It is a common misconception that divorce has to be a battle, with one party walking away with everything...
While many prenuptial agreements will stand up in court and can help define how assets are supposed to be divided during a divorce, some of these agreements do get thrown out. Just because it was signed doesn't mean that you're going to be able to use it in your...
While you and your spouse were still married, you received an inheritance from your parents. At the time, both of you were excited, as it was a substantial amount of money. Since then, though, you have filed for divorce. Your ex says that they should still get some of...
Although the custody laws in Texas are gender-neutral, referring neither to man and woman nor to father and mother, many parents still think there is a specific gender bias in favor of the mother during custody proceedings. While the law is quite clear that a judge...
Divorcing couples with children often spend a lot of their time and energy negotiating parenting plans. Sharing custody allows both parents to take responsibility for a child's needs and play an active role in their life. Younger couples that don't yet have children...
The very term “contested divorce” can conjure up mental images of screaming matches between warring spouses and heated courtroom battles. Is that always the case? In Texas, it’s not. A contested divorce doesn’t have to be acrimonious Technically, any divorce that...