In a genuine moment of clarity, you realized that you and your spouse are entirely ill-suited to each other, and no amount of marriage counseling would change the situation. You decided to seek a divorce.Now, you just have to tell your spouse. How you handle this...
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How does same-sex divorce compare to heterosexual divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 7, 2019 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
With same-sex marriage now being legal across the country, it is easy for people, no matter their sexual orientation, to assume that marital problems and divorce rates are similar among heterosexual people and the LGBTQ community. You and other Texas residents may be...
Questions same-sex couples should ask before divorcing
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 5, 2019 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Every couple who gets married in Texas intends to make a commitment that will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, circumstances often arise that make the relationship untenable. Same-sex couples are no more immune to these forces than heterosexual couples, and divorce is...
What should same-sex couples know about domestic violence?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 5, 2019 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of social or financial status, race, gender and sexual orientation. You and other Texas residents should know that those in same-sex marriages are also vulnerable to intimate partner violence. In fact, some studies...
Contested versus uncontested divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jun 27, 2019 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
In Texas, there are many couples considering getting a divorce for an abundance of reasons. There are two primary categories divorces fall under: contested and uncontested. Today, we will take a look at both, the differences between them, and what type a couple may be...
Answers to questions about common law marriage requirements
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jun 19, 2019 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Since the 2015 Obergefell decision in the U.S. Supreme Court, same-sex couples in Texas have all the same rights pertaining to marriage and divorce that apply to heterosexual couples. At Laura Dale & Associates, we know that this can cause confusion as...
Is mediation a good idea in a same-sex divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 2, 2019 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
If you and your same-sex spouse decide to seek a Texas divorce, you may well find that obtaining a mediated divorce serves your interests better than obtaining a traditional litigated divorce. This is because while Texas recognizes same-sex marriages, our divorce laws...
Telling children about divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 17, 2018 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
When same-sex couples decide to get a divorce in Texas, they may wonder how they will explain the situation to their children. There are a few things parents can do to help their kids as they communicate this kind of news.Parents may find it helpful to schedule a time...
Marriage date matters in same-sex divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 8, 2018 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Same-sex couples across Texas and the U.S. rejoiced in 2015 when the Supreme Court ruled the ban on same-sex marriages unconstitutional. While the ruling made matrimony easier, it complicated divorce proceedings. When an opposite-sex couple divorces, judges take into...
Child custody and same-sex divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Mar 1, 2018 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Divorce can be tricky for any couple, but there are some particularly difficult legal matters that same-sex couples often have to work through. As with opposite-sex couples, same-sex couples may struggle with spousal support, the interpretation of a prenuptial...
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