An annulment is a legal ruling that states that a marriage was never legally valid. In Texas, the grounds for annulment include factors based on age, intoxication, impotence, duress and mental incapacity. Annulment is somewhat rare, and divorce is more common. 1....
Divorce
What are common signs a divorce may be in your future?
Nobody wants to admit their marriage is over, but sometimes divorce happens. If you are wondering about the state of your marriage, there may be some signs that ending your relationship is inevitable. Newsweek reported that some of the indicators of a divorce may be...
401(k) division during divorce
Most of those that come to see us here at the Law Offices of Rebecca Gonzalez, P.C. often believe they know everything to expect heading into their divorce proceedings. It is for this very reason that so many express shock at having to divide up a 401(k). Many in...
Mediation is a divorce option that is less stressful for children
Divorce mediation continues to gain in popularity because it has many advantages over a traditional divorce in court. Divorcing parents lean toward mediation as an option that is less stressful for everyone in the family. How mediation works Divorce mediation takes...
Will co-parenting or parallel parenting work better for you?
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...
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...