Divorce

Some divorce cases progress rather smoothly, and the couple is able to quickly find resolutions as they end their marriage. But other cases are very contentious and lead to extensive conflict that can sometimes make the divorce take longer and become far more...

You get a text from your spouse while you are on the way home from work, telling you that the two of you need to talk. You have been having marital troubles lately and discussing divorce, so you are not necessarily surprised. What does surprise you when you get home...

Getting divorced as business owners can make things much more complicated. Many businesses are jointly owned by two partners, who may not even have a partnership agreement in place. As long as they were married, they assumed that things would work out smoothly. But in...

Ideally, every couple would decide to part ways amicably, agreeing on who gets the house and how to handle the kids. In reality, it rarely works that smoothly. When couples cannot agree on child custody, property division or spousal support, the case becomes a...

Social media has become an essential part of daily communication. Individuals routinely share personal updates, photos and comments without much consideration of the long-term consequences. During divorce proceedings, however, every post carries potential legal...

Ending a marriage is never simple, and it becomes even more complex when you are part of a same-sex couple facing a system still shaped by traditional views. While divorce laws apply equally, the courtroom can sometimes feel built on assumptions about heterosexual...

In a high-asset Texas divorce, the infighting between the spouses can get downright nasty. It is natural to want to get as much value as possible in the divorce settlement. But there is no point in wasting time and energy pursuing impossible outcomes. Such may be the...

So your marriage is about to end. Maybe your spouse has told you they want out of the marriage, or maybe you’ve just realized you’re done with them. Regardless, it’s important to be careful about what you do next. It’s easy to make mistakes at this time and those...

Going through a divorce can be a challenging process, particularly if you have children involved. Once you decide that the divorce is going to happen, you have to tell your kids. It’s crucial that you do this in a way that reduces the stress the children may feel...

Getting a divorce is never easy, but it can be even harder when the economy is struggling. Let's discuss how an economic downturn can affect divorce, from postponing it to shaping divorce proceedings. The impact of economic downturn on divorce An economic downturn can...