The ex-wife of a Pakistani man living in Texas is attempting to have state laws apply to the terms of her divorce. Her husband, who is reportedly worth $100 million, filed for divorce in their native Pakistan. He expects to end the marriage according to the terms of...
Prenuptial agreements were once believed to be reserved for the extremely wealthy and celebrities. However, in 2013, an American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers survey revealed that 63 percent of divorce lawyers saw an increase in prenuptial agreements. Prenups are...
Some Texas residents who are thinking about divorce may feel hesitant about initiating one out of concern for its possible financial consequences. While there are indeed some mistakes to watch out for, it's possible to avoid these and achieve a successful outcome with...
When couples file for divorce, the benefits they are eligible to receive can be dependent on factors like timing. When it comes to Social Security, for instance, individuals may be permitted to claim benefits based on their former partner's earning records if the...
When Texas parents go through a divorce, co-parenting arrangements are often included in orders related to the children. This type of arrangement implies a need to cooperate, which may seem difficult for individuals who have just ended their formal relationship....
A common issue around the holiday season in Texas and around the country involves divorced parents arguing over who gets to spend time with their children. There are several ways that this issue can be addressed. One preferred method is to alternate years that a...
Texas residents may be shocked to learn how serious the problem of domestic violence is in the United States. An individual somewhere in the country becomes the crime victim of an intimate partner every nine seconds or so, and the problem crosses all of the social,...
The holidays may be less than ideal for Texas couples to begin divorce proceedings, but the start of a new year is a popular time for divorce filings. In fact, many attorneys have noted that the number of divorce cases initiated in January significantly increases....
Texas movie fans may know that Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas officially ended their 20-year marriage in July 2015. The details of the divorce were revealed by many sources in December 2015. The couple first announced that they would be splitting in June 2014,...
Texas residents may want to be aware of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which is dedicated to providing education about the domestic violence issues women in America face, such as being 11 times more likely to be shot and killed...