Divorce

When parents break up or divorce, possession of and access to their children can become among the most difficult issues they face – and there’s really no such thing as a “final order” when it comes to custody until those children are grown. When a child’s parent is in...

It has long been understood that there is a link between the age at which someone gets married and the odds that they will get divorced. As a general rule, getting married younger carries a greater risk of divorce. This means that the risks are often highest for those...

It is common for one spouse to want to get a divorce, while the other does not. You may find yourself in a situation where your spouse refuses to talk about divorce, will not cooperate with the process, and even refuses to respond to the divorce petition itself. They...

Many divorces in Texas are initiated because one spouse has done something that the other simply cannot tolerate. One spouse discovering that the other has cheated could be enough for them to want to end the marriage, for example. Whether someone conducted a long-term...

Talking to your kids about getting a divorce may be uncomfortable. You can plan what you will say and how to handle the talk but you don't know the questions they may raise. Kids can have tough questions concerning divorce. Thus, it's crucial to be ready. Here are...

Chances are you didn't plan to have a divorce conversation when you married your spouse. However, if you have determined your marriage is not working and are sure you want a divorce, you should have the talk.  Regardless of your feelings toward your spouse, it's...

A prenuptial agreement can save a couple a lot of money and emotional stress in the event of a divorce. This contract outlines the financial terms of the marriage. It also separates personal property from marital property if the marriage comes to an end through...

Settling matters related to child custody can be relatively straightforward. Sometimes, co-parents can agree on suitable arrangements with little or no intervention from the family courts. Nonetheless, this isn’t how all custody cases go. If a judge needs to step in...

Couples go through divorces for different reasons. But the common one you may have heard many times, from the people around you to celebrities, is irreconcilable differences. So, what are they? And how do they develop? Here is what you need to know when filing for a...

Thankfully for modern co-parents, staying connected with a child who isn’t residing with you at the moment is easier in the Digital Age than it has ever been before. Numerous technological innovations allow parents and their kids to connect regardless of how far apart...