Divorce

If you are just biding your time until January to file for divorce, you are not alone. Many people wait until the holiday season is past to break the bad news to their spouses and families.  Even so, you should use this time to start to compile all of the documents...

With the end of the year not far away, some people in troubled marriages seriously consider divorce as a suitable option for the new year. Doing away with the old to make way for a new beginning is a common New Year’s resolution. And some people apply this aphorism to...

It does not matter how many years you have been married to your spouse — a major issue has been the marital violence to which you have been subjected. Keep in mind that, after you are officially divorced, a name change will mean contacting several government agencies,...

Over the last several years, mental health awareness has become more prevalent. As the world has changed over the past two years, you may have noticed areas where you struggle with your mental wellbeing. There are many approaches to improving your mental health,...

There are several aspects that need to be settled during a divorce, with finances often being at the top of the list. Not only do finances play a key role in divorce negotiations, but they also tend to be a key reason for why the divorce was initiated in the first...

Whether you wanted to go through a divorce or not, you may feel guilty because the marriage you imagined did not go as planned. Divorces tend to bring on many negative emotions, so both you and your spouse may be feeling bad about what’s happening. Even though you...

Ending a failed romantic relationship should not end your relationship with your children. Whether you and your ex are in the middle of a messy divorce or never married and have just split up, the relationship with your children should not suffer because of your...

A common question that spouses often ask soon after committing to the idea that divorce is what's best for them is what will become of their property during this process. There's no one-size-fits-all answer to this question due to each case being unique. There are,...

No matter where you live, you’ll find that you have bills to pay. The amount of money you have should, in theory, be equal to or more than what it takes to live comfortably in those circumstances. During your divorce, you do need to work out your living expenses and...

Some of the messiest, most expensive divorce issues involve dependent family members. Parents with young children may fight bitterly for custody. Many modern couples may have chosen to expand their family with the inclusion of a dog or a cat. In some Texas families,...