San Antonio Divorce Law Blog

When many Texas residents consider domestic violence, they may think about heterosexual couples. However, domestic violence also affects same-sex couples.

Men in same-sex relationships experience more domestic violence than people may realize. WebMD says that a recent study examined domestic violence among male same-sex relationships. The study examined the relationships of 160 couples. Incidents with emotional or physical abuse took place among 46 percent of these couples. The author of the study said that the rates of sexual or physical abuse among male couples seem to be similar to those seen among heterosexual couples.

As a parent in Texas who is in the middle of a divorce, you have likely heard about the "best interest of your child". Many important decisions are made with this as the guiding principle. But what exactly does it mean?

FindLaw takes a look into what aspects are considered by courts when they're deciding what is in the best interest of a child. Some have to do with your interpersonal relationships. Others have to do with how the child will react to the environment they'll be living in.

The thought of being on your own after years of marriage is frightening to many Texans, which is why some people stay in unhappy marriages. It’s not just the prospect of losing companionship that is daunting, especially since many spouses would be happy to leave someone they don’t get along with. Finances can be difficult for the newly single, especially the spouse who earns less. If your spouse is in the military, you might wonder if you are eligible to continue receiving health care and other benefits after your divorce.

According to Livestrong.com, you could be entitled to receive several military benefits after divorcing a servicemember, depending on certain factors. For example, you may be able to receive a portion of your ex’s military retirement benefits if you were married for at least 10 years and your spouse spent 10 or more years in the service. You might similarly be able to continue receiving health coverage through the military if your spouse was enlisted for a certain period of time and you had a lengthy marriage. However, remarrying may negatively affect these benefits, as well as obtaining a job that provides health coverage.

When you and your partner realize it is time to end your marriage, one of the things you need to consider is how you will continue to parent your children in Texas. If you and your partner both want to be involved in your children's lives, it is important to put together a parenting plan to keep things stable for the kids.

When you first sit down to write your parenting plan, it is important to think about the logistics of moving your children from house to house. According to Psychology Today, you typically need to consider how your weekly routine will go and when your children will stay overnight at each house. Your plan also needs to incorporate the work schedules of both you and your partner and the children's school schedules. This will allow you to determine what might be best for your family on a weekly and monthly basis. It is also important to consider how you and your partner will divide your children's time during the holidays and summer vacation.