One potential reason for divorce is when parents become empty nesters. They may have spent the last 20 to 30 years raising children. But the final child has moved out of the house and only the parents are left. In some cases, a divorce follows. This can be surprising...
Divorce is a challenging process, especially when dividing assets like retirement accounts. In Texas, understanding how these accounts are treated under the law can help you navigate the complexities of property division and secure your financial future. Here, you can...
You were ordered to pay child support during your divorce a few years ago. At the time, the court looked at your income when determining how much monthly support you needed to pay. You had a relatively high-paying job, especially compared to your ex, so the monthly...
Divorce is a major life event at any age, but for those over 50, the financial stakes can be particularly high. In Texas, where community property laws reign, a later-in-life (gray) divorce brings unique financial considerations. Here are four tips to help with your...
Two main types of custody will be addressed during a divorce. Legal custody refers to making key decisions like where a child will go to school or what healthcare they should receive. Physical custody refers to where the child is going to live and which parent will be...
It’s never easy to part ways with your spouse, whether the decision is mutual or one sided. The emotional toll of a divorce can be profound and overwhelming, making you vulnerable to mistakes that could harm your interests. Avoiding these pitfalls can help avoid...
Communicating with your co-parent can sometimes be difficult. There may still be bad feelings between you or hurt that could take years to dissipate. Yet your children need you to talk to each other. Otherwise, things that are important to them and their development...
If you’re getting a divorce, you typically need to divide your marital assets, but you get to keep your separate assets. Not everything that you own is going to qualify as a shared asset that both you and your ex have a right to. Some belong to you – or to them –...
Divorce can feel like a lonely time, but it certainly does not have to be. You likely have plenty of sympathetic people willing to help you in whatever way they can. Once you tell them you are divorcing you may find things will be much easier than if you were to try...
The term "the seven-year itch" refers to a popular belief that couples inherently start to experience dissatisfaction in their marriages after about seven years – ultimately leading some to stray and others to exit their relationships altogether. As it turns out,...