As Dallas residents know, a marriage can be hard to maintain. No one ever hopes they will get a divorce, and couples often search for the secrets to maintaining a happy, healthy marriage. One study now suggests that a couple's relationship with their in-laws may be a...
Month: November 2012
Do-it-yourself divorce forms inadequate for many Texas couples
One complaint that many Texans seeking a divorce have is the expense. Attorney fees and court costs can add up, and some people will even attest that getting divorced is more costly than getting married. For Texas residents who are indigent or just living from...
Texas domestic violence center pushes Congress to renew law
One of the difficulties many domestic violence victims suffer is the inability to leave their abuser. Many women simply don't have the financial wherewithal to uproot and start a new life somewhere else. And even if they do, there's often no guarantee that their...
Singer Marc Anthony still paying support for first marriage
Texas fans of Grammy-winning crooner Marc Anthony know that the singer has had his share of marital ups and downs. His marriage to Jennifer Lopez lasted from 2004 to 2011, but before J.Lo, there was former Miss Universe Dayanara Torres. The couple were married in May...
Women may lose more than husbands in divorce
When you make the decision to separate from your spouse, the first things that come to mind about the change may be personal: Your children may end up living with their other parent, and even if they live with you, you'll see them less if your spouse has visitation...
Transgender parents in Texas have uphill child custody battle
When it comes to the reasons a couple gets divorced, there are countless possibilities. Some are more common than others, such as infidelity or money problems. Other marriages fail because one of the spouses has an awakening of some kind that takes him or her in a...
Father fights for say in child’s medical care
Sometimes in the course of a divorce, fathers who do not have custody of their children may be unfairly deprived of a say in their children's medical care. This improper violation of fathers' rights was illustrated by the case of one father, now active as the head of...
Divorce mediation can turn negatives into positives
Even if it brings an end to an unhappy marriage, it's hard to argue that divorce is a positive experience. While there is often light at the end of the tunnel, the divorce process itself can be long and painful -- for you, your spouse and your children. The burden of...
Designated child custody exchanges promote safety, harmony
Divorced parents with young children know that custody arrangements are a long-term issue. As much as you might like to move on with your life without seeing your ex-spouse on a regular basis, shared child custody guarantees that the two of you will have to...
Divorce troubles may impact work life
Many things can influence the ability of employees to concentrate at work and do their best. One major life event that may have a negative impact on an individual's work is a divorce.Some people point to the performance of San Francisco Giants player Pablo...