You may have heard this on the news, but American divorce rates have been steadily falling for a while now. Overall, the U.S. divorce rate dropped 29% between 1979 and 2017, to a record 40-year low. If you’re over 55 years of age, however, you may not believe it. It’s...
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Do mothers get priority in a custody case in Texas?
For many years, there was a reasonable expectation that mothers would receive custody if they went to court during a divorce. There were a few reasons for this, such as the fact that most women did not work in the past and that they were the primary caretakers. Today,...
Steps to take to reinvent yourself post-divorce
Sometimes, relationships simply run their course. While you and your spouse may not have got into some dramatic fight, you may have a gut feeling that the marriage will never get better and that you want a divorce. Perhaps you feel that the two of you have simply...
Shared custody is good for parents as well as their children
Most people readily acknowledge that shared custody or co-parenting is good for kids when their parents split up unless one parent poses a risk to them. Nonetheless, it is common for people to assume that the benefits for children in shared custody arrangements come...
How do you divide military benefits in divorce in Texas?
Military divorces in Texas follow the state's community property laws. When a couple can't come to an agreement on how to divide their property during a divorce, the court usually equally distributes it. 10 years of military marriage The Uniformed Services Former...
5 questions to ask a prospective Texas divorce lawyer
As you prepare for your initial consultation with a prospective divorce attorney, you may experience feelings of uncertainty or intimidation. For those who have never gone through a divorce, remember that such feelings are completely normal. Unfortunately, the way you...
How does Texas compare to other states in granting child custody to fathers?
Dads all around the United States are working hard to spend time with their children. In divorce or after a separation, it can be hard to know if you’ll be able to walk away with the custody time you want, though. Interestingly, there are state-by-state comparisons...
Child custody and military parents
There are plenty of military families based in Texas. Unfortunately, some of them need to deal with issues related to divorce. When it comes to child custody, having one or both parents in the military creates new challenges. Instead of using a standard parenting...
What do you need to know about debt when divorcing in Texas?
Each state has its own laws on the handling of debt and assets during a divorce. Texas law requires that a married couple accept responsibility for each other's necessaries. It doesn't matter what your gender is; the law applies to everyone. Because of the community...
How to be a good parent from a distance
It can be tough to be a parent when you are stationed overseas while your son or daughter remains in Texas. However, there are several steps that you can take to remain a constant presence in your child's life wherever you happen to be. Communicate with your children...
