Divorce

Professionals with highly-compensated positions tend to make better wages and have more complicated employment arrangements than those in less-skilled and lower-compensated roles. They may have benefits packages that include insurance benefits and paid time off. Their...

For married couples without children, pets may be an important part of the family. In fact, even if you have children, you may have a very meaningful bond with a companion animal like a cat or a dog. Just as concern for children can keep parents trapped in an...

Divorce is a fact of life for many families around the world. It affects everyone differently, so you must be sure that you’re paying close attention to how it’s impacting the children. In some cases, they may grieve the loss of the family structure they were...

You may assume that the odds of divorce are going to go down as you get older. Essentially, you figure that most people get married, realize they've made a mistake and then quickly decide to file for divorce. If you've been together for decades, doesn't that mean that...

Building up a successful business can take years. So the last thing you want to do is give part of it away after a short-lived marriage. What does Texas law say about it? Texas divides things into community property, which you must divide equitably, and separate...

People often look at divorce as a negative thing that they have to deal with. But it doesn't have to be that way. Divorce can certainly be a positive part of your life. The first reason, of course, is that you're leaving a relationship where you're unhappy. Perhaps...

If your spouse tries to hide assets while you're going through a divorce, their goal is probably just to keep those assets 100% for themselves. For instance, people will sometimes give money to a close friend or family member so it looks like they don't have it in...

For many social media users, it just feels natural to make a post about anything big that's going on in your life. If you file for divorce or if your spouse does, that is definitely serious enough to warrant a post, in your opinion. It may also be a way that you vent...

The divorce process is rarely straightforward and there are various aspects that are important to consider. Often, divorce can take a considerable toll both emotionally and financially. Vital factors such as business ownership, property division and child custody will...

What do you do about the upcoming holiday season and all that happy “togetherness” that you’re supposed to be enjoying when you’re newly divorced (or newly separated and on your way to a divorce)? It’s not easy. Going solo through the holiday season when you’re used...