Texas is known for being a state that does things independently. They are, after all, the Lone Star State. So it should come as no surprise that Texas is one of the states in the U.S with the highest number of Pro Se litigants in divorce cases. Pro Se divorce…
Depending on the state in which the spouses reside and are filing in, their property and financial division will fall under community property or equitable distribution. Knowing who will retain ownership of finances, assets, and property will make the divorce process that much easier when the times comes. Having all…
Disagreements are just part of life, so naturally they occur within a marriage. It used to be considered taboo for two people to enter into marriage with different beliefs, especially as far as religion and politics were concerned. But, alas, this is the 21st Century, a far cry from anything…
For every ending point, there must obviously be a start. Divorces do not just happen overnight, in the majority of cases anyway. Spouses come to the decision to dissolve their marriage after some form of turmoil or trauma. There are usually a few common occurrences that contribute to two people…
Every month we see something new unveiled that will cause us cancer. Some type of food, or a new certain chemical; new studies that contradict old studies tell us things we shouldn’t be doing because it’s going cause us some hardship down the road. Confusion and not knowing what or…
Divorce marks a giant change in your home life, but it also means change in your financial life. Whenever a divorce takes place you must change how you file for your federal, state, and local taxes. Taxes are a complicated matter, but when a divorce takes place a person’s tax…
Up until 1979, alimony was only awarded to (ex)wives, and not to husbands. Now, you may think that the times were different and women didn’t really have the rights or means to be able to fully support their husbands once divorced. This is partially correct, but this was also the…
All parents want their children to succeed. However, the perfect recipe for success is unknown. Every child is different and reacts to trials and tribulation in their own way. When it comes to school, how kids learn has often been a hot topic of debate. Home life, however, is often…
Up until 1979, alimony was only awarded to (ex)wives, and not to husbands. Now, you may think that the times were different and women didn’t really have the rights or means to be able to fully support their husbands once divorced. This is partially correct, but this was also the…
The divorce process presents many areas in which discrepancies can arise between a separating couple. Some people can amicably come together to discuss their divorce and how to appropriately divide their assets. Many couples, however, cannot constructively discuss and readily agree to the division of their property and assets. Mediation…