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When you informed your children that you and your spouse had decided to divorce, you may have noticed that each of them had a unique reaction. Depending on ages, one child might have been angry while another became reclusive. If you have toddlers or infants,...

Every relationship goes through difficult times, but there may be a point where you and your spouse live apart for a while. Separating is not an easy choice, but it can provide you the opportunity to think through things before you make the decision to divorce. If you...

Preparing to marry is an exciting time for a Texas couple. There are exciting things to look forward to, such as the wedding, honeymoon and starting their life together. These are wonderful things, but they are not the only way a couple should prepare for the future....

Just as there is no single formula for a successful marriage, so too is there no single reason why marriages don't work out. Every spouse comes to marriage with unique backgrounds and experiences that provide him or her with varying abilities to cope with...

Deciding to file a petition in a Texas court to end a marriage typically brings about many life changes, as well as emotional upheaval. Regardless of what events transpired or what unresolved issues led to your decision, one of your main goals may be to settle your...

When you decided to file for divorce in a Texas court, you wanted to make sure that your children's best interests were the central focus of all proceedings. You understood that your decision was going to affect their lives, but you wanted to make the transition as...

When working through the divorce process, it is not uncommon for spouses to argue about assets. The goal, for most, is to walk away with at least 50% of the shared assets, but that does not happen in every case, despite Texas being a community property state. Several...

Life gets complicated when you go through a divorce. From figuring out finances to dealing with child custody, you probably feel overwhelmed. One of the last things you may feel like doing is moving, so staying in the marital home is important to you. Like a lot of...

When you married your spouse in a church or Texas courthouse, you no doubt expected your union to last a lifetime. Perhaps, 10 or more years have passed since that day and things have changed. You've changed. Your spouse has changed. Maybe you're one of many other...

Are you putting off divorce because you are worried about money? If so, you are not alone. Women all across Texas struggle with this decision, especially when their spouses are the primary earners. While it is true that divorce has the potential to negatively affect...