Divorces involving individuals over the age of 50 have become known as gray divorces. They have become exceedingly common, too, with some studies showing as many as a third of married couples in this age bracket end up getting divorced. And those who find themselves...
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How can you deal with a lying spouse in your divorce?
When you attempt to negotiate divorce settlement, you and your spouse are going to have to be honest with each other in terms of what you want and need post-divorce, as well as what you think is best for your children. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, in many...
Don’t make these mistakes when going through divorce
On its face, divorce might seem straightforward. You and your spouse untangle your assets, figure out a parenting schedule, and go your separate ways. But the truth is that many marriage dissolutions are much more complicated. Agreements are unlikely to be reached on...
How to tell your children that you’re getting divorced
When your marriage is on the rocks and you start thinking about divorce, you might find yourself overwhelmed by everything you have to do to ready yourself for the future. This includes gathering relevant financial documentation and preparing a post-divorce budget,...
Is divorce mediation right for you?
If your marriage is headed toward divorce, you might conjure images of hard-fought battles that are laced with contentiousness and harsh statements. But your marriage dissolution doesn’t have to head to trial in a full-blown adversarial process. Instead, you can...
How can a CDFA benefit your financial future
Ending a marriage in Texas can be expensive, and having a CDFA can make the transition easier. Through the help of a CDFA, you can protect your financial future during and after a divorce. CDFA: Who they are and what they do A Certified Divorce Financial Analyst...
What happens to the family home in a divorce?
In a Texas divorce, assets acquired during the marriage are, with some exceptions, divided in an equal fashion. Therefore, assuming that the home is held in the marital estate, you would be entitled to roughly 50% of its value. Of course, you would need to account for...
Marital infidelity and divorce
A spouse’s infidelity can threaten what seemed like the most stable of marriages. Whether the suspicion of cheating was present for a while or the infidelity was a complete surprise, the relationship between the spouses suffers and the repercussions of the cheating...
Setting healthy boundaries in a co-parenting plan
Those planning on getting divorced in Texas with children usually want to keep a strong relationship with their offspring. One part of that relationship is developing a healthy co-parenting strategy that stresses cooperation for the children's good. Models for...
Understanding the six stages of divorce in Texas
Divorce is never easy, whether you're in Texas or anywhere else in the world. It can be a lengthy and painful journey that affects both parties involved. While each divorce is unique, many divorces tend to go through six stages. These stages are not always linear, and...