While negotiating your parenting plan, tensions may start running high as you try to settle on a framework that works for your family. However, if the traditional path of co-parenting does not seem like it will work, do you have any other choices? You may not realize...
Divorce
Why are more people over the age of 50 getting divorced?
The divorce rate for couples who are in their 50s and older continues to rise. In fact, it has doubled since 1990. Traditionally, those who married decades ago will remain married for the rest of their lives. But others have an entirely different view. So, why are...
Marriage and divorce rates both down in the last 10 years
If you have walked down the aisle in the last decade, you are a member of an increasingly shrinking group. In fact, according to reporting from U.S. News and World Report, the marriage rate in the U.S. decreased by roughly 1.6% between 2009 and 2019. This means more...
Facts about inventory sheets in Texas divorce
Planning for life after a divorce may leave you wondering about certain monetary issues. Since you and your ex-spouse may only have one place to live or one car, it can be tough to divide up everything perfectly in half. Making an inventory sheet as you go through...
Do I first have to ask my spouse for a divorce?
While a divorce may ultimately bring relief to those involved, that does not make the process any less stressful. Even in cases involving physical, emotional or psychological abuse, actually telling one's spouse they want a divorce can induce panic. Thus, many may...
Should I worry about single discrimination if I get a divorce?
Going through a divorce can turn your world upside down. In a moment, the relationship you counted on can feel like sand through your fingers. As you start to consider this new chapter a positive change, you may begin to experience changes in how other people treat...
Can a judge deny a divorce in Texas?
While it does not happen often, yes, a Texas judge can deny you a divorce for a number of reasons. To begin with, TxDivorce.org explains that Texas has a 2-prong residency requirement. One spouse must live in Texas for at least six months prior to the filing of a...
Divorcing a financially abusive spouse
Many people think of domestic abuse as physical abuse, but the truth is there are many ways abusers can control and manipulate their partners. Financial abuse is extremely common and forces many victims to remain in relationships with abusive intimate partners much...
How can I keep down the costs of divorce?
Divorce can be expensive but it does not always have to be. You can easily manage costs if you take the right steps. U.S. News and World Report explains there are some costs over which you will have no control, so you should focus your efforts on those you can. Work...
What do you know about selling your marital home with your ex?
Rather than fight for your marital home, you and your soon-to-be-former spouse want to put the property on the market. How do you do so efficiently? SFGate breaks down how to sell a marital home while divorcing. Learn how to start your post-divorce life with one less...