Divorce

Someone has to be the first one to pull the plug on a Texas marriage, and research shows that one-half of a male-female couple is more likely to do so than the other. While estimates suggest that today’s divorce rate hovers somewhere around about 45%, studies show...

Each state mandates its rules for the separation of property during a divorce. Texas is one of nine states following the community property rule, meaning any property acquired during the marriage is marital property. In application, that does not always result in...

The traditional approach to divorce is that you and your spouse go your separate ways once the court finalizes your order. In today's environment, though, many couples are choosing to continue to live together even after they divorce. The New York Times explains...

When going through a divorce, you may feel tempted to aim for sole custody of your child. In some instances, this may genuinely prove the better option, such as if your ex-spouse had a history of abuse. But in other cases, sole custody may actually do more harm than...

For most Texans, engagement rings are an integral part of the marriage ritual. After all, these rings signify a promise to marry someone. If your current spouse gave you an engagement ring, you may wonder if you can keep it after your marriage ends. Keeping your...

If you want to end your marriage, you likely have a number of questions and various concerns. Aside from legal matters, such as the distribution of marital property and child custody, you could worry about how other people will react to your divorce. For example, you...

If you are like many American couples facing divorce, you may be dreading a long, expensive and emotionally exhausting legal process. You may also worry about what types of decisions a judge may make about dividing your property, determining custody arrangements and...

When you go through divorce, you want to make the situation as easy as possible for your children. This can seem like a daunting task, especially if you still need space from your co-parent. But there is a way to have the space you need while still providing your...

Divorce brings changes big and small to your life, so many that you may forget to account for some. For instance, how does dissolving your marriage affect your insurance policies? NerdWallet explores essential insurance changes newly divorced spouses should make. Have...

Going to Texas divorce court can be intimidating, and scheduling issues with a judge and courtroom can extend the emotionally taxing process. You may have heard that mediation minimizes the hostile atmosphere and shortens the process but are unsure if it could work...