The career you choose does have an impact on the odds that you’ll get divorced. While it’s clear that every relationship is unique, you can still track the trends and see which careers have higher rates than others. If you work in one of these careers, it’s important...
Parenting another human being is hard -- and parenting when you’re divorced can be even harder. Divorced parents often have vastly different opinions on issues that directly affect their children. Everything from what kind of food a child is allowed to eat to where...
If you got married and you had far more money than your spouse, you may have considered a prenup. Ultimately, though, perhaps you decided not to use one because you felt uncomfortable bringing it up. You did not want to insult your spouse. The issue is that refusing...
Texas law gives family law judges the power to decide spousal maintenance, sometimes called support or alimony. These decisions take place on a case-by-case basis. These are the factors that determine an appropriate spousal maintenance arrangement when a Texas couple...
You probably know that there are a few big signals that a marriage is in trouble -- if not already over. They’re things like a lack of intimacy, stonewalling, showing contempt for your spouse and generally starting to lead separate lives. There are other signs,...
If you are facing a divorce, you have a lot to worry about. Not only are you facing an emotional time, but you may be worried about protecting your financial future for you and your children. The process of property division can become very complicated, especially if...
You and your fiance have already talked about it, and you agree that a prenuptial agreement makes sense. Why not set the terms for a potential breakup now while the two of you get along and can reach reasonable compromises? Agreeing to a prenuptial agreement doesn't...
Child custody options often just mean dividing up the time that both parents have with the children. Those children then stay in each parent’s house at specific times, on a fairly set schedule -- though it may be a bit flexible to accommodate work schedules,...
As a parent who is trying your best to raise your children, it is frustrating to you when you see that their other parent has again failed to pick them up on time from an event or for scheduled custody time. The last time they came to get your children, they smelled...
After a stressful, unpleasant divorce, falling in love again can be an amazing experience. If there is anything better than finding someone that you love and who loves you in return, it is having that person also grow to love your child. When your new spouse has...
