As parents going through a divorce, you look for the best ways to support your child through the thick and thin of it. One of the apparent best ways to do this is through parallel parenting. Many experts suggest this for certain families as well, but does it actually...
How might someone dissipate assets?
Divorce can take months, and you may feel like your spouse is doing some questionable things during this time. One thing you might be worried about is that they're trying to dissipate your marital assets. Speaking broadly, this just means that they are attempting to...
How does parents’ divorce affect children?
Studies indicate a correlation between parents' divorce and negative outcomes for the children, such as mental health complaints and risky behaviors. The findings have prompted some couples to try to stay together for their children's sake. According to Psychology...
Who gets the wedding rings after a split?
When going through a divorce, many couples have plenty of questions about the division of their assets. After all, this serves as one of the most complex parts of a split, and it only gets more complex with the more assets a couple has. Of course, many of these...
What is the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act?
When it comes to a divorce, members of the military may have some special circumstances. If you are on active duty, you may worry about what will happen with your divorce when you are not in town or unable to attend hearings. Luckily, the American Bar Association...
Who makes medical decisions after divorce?
When you have children with your ex-spouse, one of the things you have to work out is who has legal custody of your children. Legal custody is the right to make decisions about your child’s care, whether that is the decision to get them vaccinated or to start a new...
How do you talk to your kids about divorce?
Divorce is one of the most difficult things that a family can go through in Texas. It is not easy for parents, and it can be even more difficult for their children. In the event of a divorce, one of the questions many parents have is what to tell their children about...
What do you know about the monetary advantages of divorce?
While navigating divorce, you must also navigate your fears and anxieties about ending a marriage. What do you have to look forward to? WTOP News explores several monetary advantages that divorce brings. Ending your marriage could do more for your life than you think....
Gray divorce rates are rising
Even though the divorce rate in Texas is relatively stable, the number of "gray divorces" is on the rise. This is when couples end their marriage later in life. There are a number of factors behind this increase in divorce. Couples may have little in common when the...
How to talk to your children about divorce
No Texas parent really knows how to talk to their children about divorce. It’s a hard subject that has made even the best parents and psychologists scratch their heads in defeat. Talking to your kids about the divorce is a necessary evil. Not only that, but it’s...
