Divorce can be an emotionally taxing process for every member of a family. It involves major changes and can cause feelings of uncertainty, stress, and grief. During this time, seeking help from a professional can be beneficial. Here are some of the reasons a family...
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The importance of self-care during and after divorce
Divorce is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. Studies have shown that divorce can cause excessive stress, leading to physical and mental illness. Even though there is no way around many of the stressors of divorce, there is something you can do to...
How common is parental alienation in divorce cases?
Divorce can be hard on everyone in the family, especially if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse are angry with each other. After all, your fighting might make your children feel even more insecure about their futures. According to PsychCentral, contention with divorce...
3 important concerns in a divorce
Every divorce is different, but there are some themes that many have in common. Family, money and emotions all tend to weigh heavily in the balance. Successfully navigating this complex legal process often means facing these highly personal issues with patience, logic...
Marriages and divorces declining in Texas
Across the United States, fewer people are getting married. However, more of the people who marry are staying married. This trend holds in Texas, according to a recent study. Texas marriage and divorce rates About 50% of Texans marry and 10% divorce. Close to 33% of...
Smooth the way to property division with some advance planning
If you and your spouse are facing divorce, the idea of having to go through property division may feel overwhelming. However, if you plan ahead and organize your finances, the property division phase of your divorce will no longer seem so intimidating. Financial...
Can financial infidelity lead to divorce?
When you married your spouse, you expected to share everything. You also thought your spouse would be honest with you about money matters. Unfortunately, though, too many individuals hide assets or debts from their spouses. Financial infidelity happens when spouses...
Understanding how a default divorce works
Every divorce is different, and you could have a number of different options if you are approaching the end of your marriage or your spouse has filed for a divorce. Sometimes, couples can work together and end their marriage in an amicable manner. On the other hand,...
How should you handle home equity in a Texas divorce?
When you and your Texas spouse buy a home together, amass equity in that home and then split up, you have to figure out what to do with that once-shared home and the equity you now have. There are several different ways to handle this, and one of the first things you...
3 warning signs your marriage may head towards divorce
Marriage requires work, patience, growth and compromise. Although you did not enter your nuptials planning on future marital problems and separating from your spouse, the reality remains that many marriages end in divorce. Noticing subtle signs of a failing...