Because child support is an important issue for many Texas families affected by divorce, the income tax season can be a time of uncertainty, especially for those facing this consideration for the first time. Of nearly $33 billion owed in child suppor...
Read MoreFinancial advice beneficial during divorce
People in Texas who are facing the end of a marriage may want to have the assistance of a financial planner in addition to an attorney. Divorce is so stressful that many people may balk at what might feel like an extra complication, but in the long r...
Read MoreMarital data and divorce trends
Although many Texas residents may agree that divorce is a serious societal problem, statistics actually show improvements in divorce rates among some demographic groups in modern days. An evaluation of statistics from 2013 demonstrates that a smaller...
Read MoreHow to prevent being taken advantage of in divorce
Texas residents who find themselves on the verge of divorce should realize there are several ways to help keep their spouses from taking advantage of them. If a person expects the other party to play dirty, finding the best lawyer possible is key. Ch...
Read MoreRetirement planning, Social Security and divorce
Unhappy Texas couples who are close to their 10-year mark for their marriages may want to hold off on filing for divorce until after they reach it. Doing so may allow a lower-earning spouse to receive spousal benefits from the Social Security Adminis...
Read MoreMore couples are considering prenuptial agreements
It is no longer unusual for Texans who are planning to get married to raise the subject of a prenuptial agreement. Divorce attorneys report that these agreements that often guide the terms of a divorce property settlement have become more commonplace...
Read MoreDividing assets when going through a divorce
When a couple decides to get a divorce in Texas, it is likely that any assets that were obtained during the marriage will be divided. This can be quite expensive for each person if they do not take steps to protect those assets during and after the s...
Read MoreSocial Security benefits and divorce
When a couple divorces, there are many things that both parties have to take into consideration, and some of these things might affect one or both ex-spouses years after the divorce. One of these things is Social Security. Texas residents might be wo...
Read MoreProactive coparenting strategies
Children of divorce in Texas can benefit from a cooperative effort from both parents to get along as they deal with coparenting concerns. Although disputes are often at the root of divorces, they are typically connected to interpersonal issues betwee...
Read MoreReba McEntire divorce finalized
Texas country music fans may have heard about the impending divorce of singer Reba McEntire. It was finalized on Oct. 28. She and her husband had been together for 26 years. Her now ex-husband, Narvel Blackstock, is also her manager. McEntire says...
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