When a married couple goes through a divorce in Texas, there may be one spouse that is left with a lot less money. If people earned less income during the marriage and didn't save for retirement, they might have to petition for alimony payments in or...
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Texas and other states consider movement for joint custody
Fathers in Texas who are seeking joint custody of a child after a divorce might see a change in the way courts make this determination. Whereas in the past, it was nearly automatic that the mother would be granted custody with the father having limit...
Read MoreHalf of all marriages still end in divorce, statistics say
Many Texas couples may have heard the adage that half of all marriages end in divorce, and this remains true today even though divorce rates on the whole are down. However, the 55-and-over generation is ensuring that the 50 percent figure does not dr...
Read MoreMan ordered to financially support immigrant ex-spouse
A Texas resident who sponsors an immigrant through marriage may be required to provide support in the event they decide to get a divorce. This is because the I-864 Affidavit of Support requires immigrants to be able to financially support themselves ...
Read MoreReducing conflict between parents during divorce
When parents of young children divorce, even though the marriage has ended, the relationship usually must continue, and sometimes this can be for a decade or more. Children adjust best to a divorce in which parents find a way to cooperate with one an...
Read MoreThe rise of virtual visitation in family court
Texas is one of a growing number of states that allows "virtual visitation" between parents and child. With virtual visitation, one parent, usually a noncustodial parent who has relocated or lives far from the child to begin with, is able to spend ti...
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