Most Texas parents would agree that no matter what becomes of a marriage, the children it produces will forever be important to them. Couples may go through a divorce so bitter that they never want to see each other again, but few mothers and fathers are willing to...
Year: 2012
Can in-law relationships determine chances of divorce?
If you're married, you probably have definitive feelings about your spouse's parents, whether they're positive or negative. But could your relationship with your in-laws say something about the future of your marriage?A recently released study found that having a...
What would you do to avoid paying alimony?
Most people wouldn't attest that they could see their divorce as they exchanged vows on their wedding day. Unless someone is secretly marrying for money or another nefarious reason that has nothing to do with love, it's hard to imagine that one day he or she will be...
Relationships with in-laws could make divorce more likely
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...
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...