After a divorce, it's easy for a person to ask him or herself, "Why didn't I do this? Why didn't I do that?" Some things seem obvious in hindsight.
Many professional athletes in recent years have gone through high-profile divorces that ended in huge payouts. Some of them may be wondering why they never signed premarital agreements. And if they aren't wondering, others certainly are.
Divorce brings change. The process can be emotionally draining, and people often rely on the support of family and friends afterwards. Women in Texas and all around the country often find comfort in "talking it out" with friends.
There are several ways to help out a friend after a divorce. Here are a few of the things you can do to make a difference.
Can you imagine your ex spying on you with a teddy bear camera? It sounds ridiculous, but it happens more often than you might think. In fact, spy gadgets such as tiny cameras and recording devices are being used more often by people going through a contentious divorce.
One man, for instance, found what appeared to be a small flash drive in his young son's blue jeans that had apparently been sewn into the clothing by his ex-wife. He reportedly discovered that the device had recorded conversations between him and his son, as well as conversations with other people, including his attorney and therapist. He ended up filing a lawsuit against his estranged spouse.
Financial troubles are becoming more and more common because of the difficulties in finding employment in Texas. For those who are both unemployed and suffer from a disability or other costly medical condition, the situation can become untenable.
Such issues would be tough for any marriage to survive. One couple that has survived these exact issues through 21 years of marriage, however, is now considering divorce.
Texas residents may be familiar with stories involving so-called "deadbeat dads," or those parents who have been villianized for failure to make timely child support payments. Traditionally, many of these parents have been sent to prison. The rationale behind this punishment is to encourage parents to take these legally enforceable payments seriously, and not to miss them.
However, sending delinquent Texas parents to jail for failure to meet their child support obligations may not be the best solution. This is because once the parent is behind bars they are no longer able to earn a living and provide for their children. They also will not be able to spend quality time with their children, something that is generally not in the children's best interest. In addition, the cost of incarcerating a delinquent parent for back child support is expensive to taxpayers, and not a good use of resources.
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When Texas couples are involved in domestic violence disputes, sometimes this means there is a problem in a relationship. If this is the case, oftentimes it may be wise for the parties to consider their options, especially when children are involved.
This means considering the possibility of legally separating, filing for divorce, and reaching a child support and alimony agreement between the two parties. Having a legally enforceable agreement in these cases can potentially avoid problems in the future, and can serve as a legally enforceable contract if for some reason those obligations are not met.
Talking to an ex-spouse after a divorce can be difficult. Bitter feelings may not have subsided, and there may be disagreements on key issues. However, particularly if the custody of children is involved, communication can be extremely important.
If communication between two ex-spouses deteriorates, it can lead to even more stress for everyone involved, particularly the children. An article in the Santa Monica Mirror offers a few tips for effective communication after a marriage has dissolved. Here are a few of them.
When people are preparing to marry, it is often in their best interest to draft a premarital agreement, particularly if they have a lot of assets. Nowadays, 60 percent of couples live together before marriage, compared to just 10 percent in the late 1960s. And many who have no plans to get married are entering into cohabitation agreements.
They essentially work the same way as prenuptial agreements. They are contracts, which are legally binding, usually drawn up by attorneys. They address similar issues as prenuptial agreements, including child custody, support and assets.
The third wife of actor Dennis Quaid has filed for divorce in Austin. According to court documents, Kimberly Buffington Quaid says the marriage fell apart because of "conflict of personalities" and "discord." The couple had been married since 2004 and had twins back in 2007.
The documents were filed in Travis County, and the split was confirmed by a statement by the public relations firm representing the actor. The firm also noted that an amicable settlement was being worked out.
Facebook and smartphones have been used more and more often in family law cases. A couple involved in an ongoing divorce and child custody dispute has made national headlines because of a recent court order.
According to the Houston Chronicle, the man posted a rant about his estranged spouse on Facebook. Here is part of it: "If you are an evil, vindictive woman who wants to ruin your husband's life and take your son's father away from him completely - all you need to do is say you're scared of your husband or domestic partner."
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