Several weeks ago, we discussed a controversial Texas case that has grabbed national headlines. The debate kicked off when a same-sex couple who had legally married out of state in 2010 attempted to get a divorce in the Lone Star state. One woman had filed for divorce...
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Are Texas courts unfair to men in divorce proceedings?
There is a general sentiment in Texas—and the United States—that, when it comes to child custody and spousal support, the courts are biased toward women. That perception is based partly on the long-held notion that children are better off with their...
Texans owe more than $12 billion in child support back pay
Every person who brings another life into this world has an obligation to take care of that life. There is a duty to make sure they are cared for, loved and have food to eat and clothes on their backs. In the case of a divorce, a judge may impose an added legal...
Will new trend help make divorce easier for children?
Making the decision to divorce a spouse is one of the toughest choices life can throw at you, but the difficulties of splitting up are greatly magnified when there are children involved.There are questions of child custody, child support and visitation rights...
Same-sex divorce case on hold in San Antonio courts
What happens when a gay couple is legally married in one state and then tries to get a divorce in a state where gay marriage is not yet legal? That’s the question facing the fourth Court of Appeals after two San Antonio women, legally married in Washington in...
Prenuptial agreement crucial for stay-at-home parents
There are still plenty of moms and dads who "stay at home" for the sake of the family. Sometimes this is by choice, where the family is wealthy enough that one of the parents doesn't need to work. Sometimes, though, this is done out of necessity. Maybe the family is...
Going through a divorce? It may be time to ditch social media
An interesting blog post was recently written by the website DivorcedMoms.com, a post that was picked up by Huffington Post. In that piece -- which serves as the source for this blog post -- the writer makes a compelling argument to stay away from social media....
Battle for engagement ring ends after man implies it’s a gift
A couple of weeks ago, we wrote a post about the complicated property division issues that can arise in a military divorce. For example, when a military divorce occurs, there are things like military pension, survivor benefits and other assets specific to military...
Get organized so that you and your ex can effectively co-parent
Parents who get divorced have a unique challenge compared to divorcing couples who don't have kids -- and, obviously, it's the fact that they have kids. Child custody and child support are major factors in these divorces. But even more important than custody and...
The complex property division issues of military divorce
If there is one thing you can always count on with divorce, it's that every case is unique. That may not be the most novel lede, but it is true. Every divorce is going to be a little bit different, even if many divorces share some of the same issues, like child...