In recent years, greater attention is being paid to mental health. Whereas in the past, it might have been viewed as a clear negative in family law, people seeking help can be a positive. However, it does impact a family law case. Divorce can be granted based on...
Divorce
Economic abuse may come in the form of insurance revenge
When we think of domestic violence, we often think of a couple in a heated argument that turns physical. However, violence between partners or former partners does not have to be physical and can occur even during the divorce process. Many divorcing spouses experience...
How divorce affects your spouse’s status as your beneficiary
Going through a divorce will force you to deal with many issues you’ve likely never considered. Child custody, spousal support and property division are common problems that must be dealt with. One issue that doesn’t come up as often is how the divorce will affect...
How do divorce concerns change as you age?
We all like to think that love is everlasting, but the possibility always exists that hearts will break or grow apart, and a couple that was once happily married will decide to divorce. Divorcing couples in Dallas will have many concerns that vary based on the age of...
How difficult is it to get divorced in Texas?
Regardless of where one lives, divorce is seldom easy, even when it is amicable. At some point, there is usually disagreement on who gets what or parental rights. After all, if the spouses agreed on everything, there would not be a divorce. Though, a recent study did...
As divorce proceeds, Kelly Clarkson asks to be declared single
In Texas and across the United States, divorce can be time-consuming. Even in cases in which the parties are on relatively good terms, there will be issues that arise that complicate matters. When there is acrimony over property, child custody, child support,...
Bill and Melinda Gates head for divorce
Bill Gates is known worldwide as the founder of Microsoft and one of the richest men in the world. He and his wife, Melinda, married in 1994 and have spent the last several decades involved in significant philanthropic endeavors to better the lives and health...
Avoiding pet custody battles
Pets are special family members but determining their ownership and visitation rights can lead to emotional disputes when a couple ends their marriage. Texas is like 46 other states where pets have the same legal status in a divorce as inanimate objects such as...
Zoe Kravitz seeks divorce from husband of 18 months
Divorce can affect anyone. For some, it’s long over due. For others, though, divorce can come out of left field and take them by surprise. Regardless of how marriage dissolution comes about, though, parties need to be prepared to address a variety of legal issues,...
Divorce rates are skyrocketing in the South
Most of us love our state. Texans, unlike any other state, tend to identify as Texans above even Americans. It is a pride that most other Americans do not understand. However, while being part of the South has many benefits, one thing that many Texas may not realize...