It's increasingly common for young Texas couples to put off having children until they're more financially stable even after they're married. Perhaps, as a result, many young married couples end up adopting a dog or other pet. When they get divorced, though, there's...
Divorce
How can divorce impact your credit score?
A Texas divorce usually requires spouses to divide everything 50/50. Unfortunately, this also includes debts, so your credit score can be affected during and even after your divorce. How divorce affects credit Even if your spouse was the one who racked up all the debt...
The true extent of loss in a divorce
The end of a marriage may result in losing your Texas home, business or other key assets. However, it may also result in a variety of other losses that you may not anticipate prior to filing for divorce. For instance, you may feel as if you've lost your purpose in...
Why people seek a divorce
When Texas couples take their marriage vows, they expect it to last. Unfortunately, the divorce rate is very high in the state and the entire country. These are some common reasons why this is so. Lack of commitment Marriage means two people have committed to one...
How a married person can fall ‘out of love’ with their spouse
Every divorce happens for different reasons. Infidelity is a big cause of divorce in Texas. So are things like money problems, addiction, abandonment and domestic violence. But many times, when someone decides to end their marriage, they cannot point to any one...
The increasing popularity of uncontested divorces
From the initial proposal to the pageantry of a wedding ceremony, couples embark on new lives together. Yet, for a growing number of Texans, planning for the future involves ending a marriage. As with many states, marital dissolutions in the Lone Star State continue...
Divorce: How it affects your medical practice
When you are going through a divorce and are a physician in Texas, there are many considerations. You may be part of a group practice that was started before you married your spouse. Although statistics show that the divorce rate among doctors is lower than in other...
Divorcing a narcissist
Some married couples in Texas might ultimately decide to call it quits. However, if you’re divorcing a narcissist, you have to do things carefully. What is a narcissist? A narcissist is a person who has narcissistic personality disorder. Men are more likely to have...
Examining your financials when getting divorced is essential
If you're getting divorced in Texas, keeping your focus on essential factors may be challenging. You may be feeling emotional after ending your marriage, which can cause you to forget about the big picture. After you have split, ensuring that you can stay financially...
Is an ex-spouse entitled to Social Security?
If you're divorced, you could be eligible to collect Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's earnings. If you're a Texas resident and need to know about payments that you're entitled to under family law, here are some important things to know. Divorced...