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...
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...
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...
Just when you thought you'd read enough headlines about celebrities getting divorced, out comes the news about one famous Texas native's parents. Jessica Simpson's father and mother, Joe and Tina Simpson, recently announced their plans to divorce after 33 years of...
Texas residents may have heard about the recent slaying of a Tyler mother of two. Her ex-husband is accused of killing her, putting a final point on a long history of violence between the former couple. At one point the woman filed a protective order against her...
Divorce can be tough time for parents. In addition to the complicated legal issues faced by divorcing spouses, some people struggle to adjust to the drastically altered lifestyle and relationships that come with a separation. During this process, it's easy for parents...
Most people know that the first step to a successful divorce settlement is finding a good attorney. But in recent years departing spouses have been calling in other experts as well. A therapist can help you though the emotional aspects of your divorce. A mediator can...
No one loves your children more than you do. For most parents, that's a no-brainer. But sometimes the love a parent has for his or her child can lead to irrational thoughts and actions. This is particularly true in the case of divorced or unmarried couples.Most...
The final day of Domestic Violence Awareness Month is today, but that doesn't mean Texans should put the issue out of their minds. For thousands of families across the state, domestic violence is a very real and ongoing problem that deserves our attention, especially...
It may seem a silly question for most people in Dallas, but the answer may surprise residents: In many states, rapists can gain child custody, or at least visitation rights, with their children, even if that child was conceived through rape. It may seem paradoxical,...