Not everyone in Texas pays attention to celebrity couples and their marital woes. However, the situation involving Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner is a perfect example of the circumstances that can determine the direction a relationship takes. The two stars met while...
Who will get the dog when you divorce?
Like many families, you have a dog that is part of the family. You may take the dog on vacation, allow it to sleep in your bed and perhaps even include the dog in your family portraits. If you have no children or your children are grown, the dog may be especially...
Pre-marital cohabitation and the odds of divorce
Many couples file for divorce in Texas every year. According to research from multiple studies, partners who live together prior to tying the knot are actually more likely to file for divorce than those who wait until marriage to move in together. A recent study...
How tax law will influence divorce
Texas residents who are going through a divorce will need to learn a new set of tax rules related to being a single filer. For instance, an ex-spouse with children may benefit more from being able to claim the Head of Household (HOH) designation on their tax return. A...
I don’t agree with my child support order; what can I do?
Financially supporting one's children is every parent's responsibility. Divorce does not change that. The court will likely issue a child support order, and one must pay the amount listed in that order on time. What happens, though, if, as the paying or receiving...
The advantages of having a prenup
Filing for divorce is an unfortunate reality for many Texas couples. Perhaps because more spouses are accepting the possibility of separation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are becoming increasingly common. A prenup can make the process of divorce simpler and...
‘Gray divorce’ on the rise
A growing number of people in Texas and across the country is choosing to divorce later in life. While divorce rates have become stable for Americans in general, including younger people, they have continued to rise for older couples. For example, since 1990, the...
Wedding dates with special meaning may not be so lucky
It's not unusual for soon-to-be-spouses to opt for a summer wedding, or one that will take place during the holidays when more family members and friends are likely to be available. And some couples in Texas prefer to make their upcoming marriage even more special by...
Why a family care plan may be important in a military divorce
When you are trying to balance family life with your duties in the U.S. military, things can get quite challenging at times. Especially if your unit deploys, you may rely heavily on your family care plan to ensure that your children are being well-cared for while...
Property division in gray divorce cases
Divorce cases in Texas and around the country involving older couples are often quite amicable as potentially contentious issues like child custody and support are rarely a factor. Spouses who are 50 years of age or older sometimes seek quick divorces because they...

