Divorce

Some states have abolished divorce grounds altogether, thus allowing couples to end their irretrievably broken marriages. Texas is not one of these states. Here, couples can seek a contested divorce on grounds such as adultery, cruelty, abandonment and several others....

With all the talk about “conscious uncoupling” these days, it seems like litigated divorces are a thing of the past – but are they? When a couple can agree on all the major issues that have to be decided, including things like spousal support, the division of marital...

Typically, spouses enter marriage with the best of intentions. They aim to be happy and united for the rest of their days. However, the reality is that many marriages just don’t make it.  In an ideal world, spouses would realize when the marriage has stopped working...

Going through a divorce is a challenging undertaking. You must ensure that you’re making decisions that are in your best interests. Your ex is going to do the same. For many people, dividing retirement accounts during divorce is stressful. Only when parties have their...

Going through a divorce can be challenging. You are required to make crucial decisions, including the most appropriate process for your case. Contested divorce, which involves a judge making decisions, is one of the options, but is it suitable for you? This guide...

Deciding whether or not to divorce can be one of the hardest decisions any parent will ever have to make. People often feel they should stay together for the kids, and concerned relatives might also tell you that you should. Yes, divorce will have some negative...

The first thing your spouse tells you when you alert them to the fact that you want to get a divorce is that they’re expecting you to move out. They may even tell you that you have to be out by the end of the day and that you should begin getting all of your things...

If you are filing for divorce, you might feel like telling your children one at a time is best. You plan to sit down with each one and explain to them what is happening. It may seem better on the surface because you can focus on one child at a time and ensure you...

Divorce is, in many ways, a financial exercise. You’re ending your marriage, but your romantic relationship has probably been over for some time. The official divorce is just a chance for you to divide property or custody time with your children. As such, current...

Gray divorce is a term used to describe the increase in late-in-life divorces. It is typically used to describe divorces of people aged 50 or older.  The number of gray divorces has been increasing steadily since 1990 and shows no signs of slowing down.  Why has gray...