As we've discussed in past blog posts, divorce can wreak havoc on anyone's finances. Couples who go their separate ways must find a way to survive on their own, and for the lower-earning spouse, that can take some adjustment. This is especially true for parents who...
Texas parents who receive financial assistance to cover the costs of raising their children tend to rely heavily on those funds, whether they come from the government or a former spouse in the form of child support. When those payments stop coming, it's natural for...
It seems another marriage of a professional athlete is breaking down. The wife of Andruw Jones, an outfielder who formerly played for the Texas Rangers, has filed for divorce in the wake of an alleged domestic violence incident at the couple's home. She stated in the...
A total of 51 parents were recently arrested in Dallas County. The main charge was failure to pay child support in violation of a court order. The arrests were made pursuant to arrest warrants and were staged by teams of officers starting as early as 6 a.m. Those...
Of all the problems that a couple might endure in their marriage, domestic violence is clearly one of the most troubling -- both for the victim and the aggressor. After an incident of abuse, it can be very difficult for both spouses to know how to proceed. Incidents...
Over the past several years the composition of Texas families has been changing, in part due to new options for couples who seek to have children in unconventional ways. We're hearing more about same-sex couples who elect to have children with the help of a sperm...
As we discussed in our last post, this time of year is difficult for divorced parents who aren't able to spend time with their children. Child custody arrangements don't put an end to a parent's love for their children, after all. But defying these arrangements isn't...
One divorce statistic that often gets tossed around claims that 50 percent of all marriages end in divorce. This figure can be hard to confirm, and it undoubtedly fluctuates from year to year. A more interesting and verifiable statistic has to do with where these...
For Texas parents who are divorced, celebrating the holiday season can be tough -- especially if it's your ex's turn to spend them with the kids. But just because your child custody arrangement dictates that you won't be there on Christmas Day doesn't mean you have to...
Issues with child support between divorced or separated parents can easily become complicated, but that's especially true when the parents live in separate states.A professional football player has been taken to court by a Houston, Texas, woman who claims that he has...