Most people in Houston know someone that has gone through a divorce at some point. As they will report, the process can be tumultuous and difficult for all involved. The need to identify agreements on a myriad of topics from property division to child support and more...
Year: 2013
Geographical trends in divorce noted
Divorces are influenced by many factors and can never truly be narrowed down to one simple indicator. Even in the case of an extra-marital affair, other problems would have been at play prior to the affair itself. Any Houston couple that has gone through a divorce...
Not all divorces need to be exorbitantly expensive
Houston couples who have been through a divorce know how easily the costs can spiral out of control. In addition to what may be lost in a divorce settlement, the out-of-pocket expenses can be more than some people are able to pay. In some situations, the fear of an...
Father granted sole custody of toddler when mother moved away
Issues surrounding custody of children during a divorce can be some of the most difficult for Houston parents to work through. The loss of time with their children is never easy and courts work to find agreements for child custody that are in the best interest of the...
Property division and protection fuels rise in prenuptial agreements
The thought of getting divorced in the midst of planning a wedding can seem to be a bit of an oxymoron and may not be the most emotionally palatable thing for couples to consider. However, Houston couples, like many around the nation, can still benefit from a...
Divorce experts can make the process simpler
The process of getting divorced can be extremely complex and affects every part of a person’s life. Houston couples who experience divorce must work to resolve often differing opinions regarding child custody, living arrangements, division of property and many...
Prenuptial agreements are not just for the rich
Texas is a community property state and while on one hand that can make property division during a divorce seem simpler, it is not always the case. A prenuptial agreement is still a very useful document and is no longer really considered something just for the...
International politics blocking adoptions to United States
Families in Houston and around the nation that opt for a adoption as a means to fulfill their dreams of parenthood and give a life to another human being know a world of joys and sorrow unlike any other parenting path. Even the most carefully planned adoption can be...
Women urged to protect against financial loss in divorce
Houston couples who are facing a divorce can begin to shift their energies from a joint to a singular focus. This means that they tend to begin making decisions for their own good, not necessarily for the good of the marriage or family. This can happen in a variety of...
How couples can make divorce less adversarial
A divorce is never an easy thing to face or go through. Plenty of couples in Houston and around the country know this all too well. From child support to property division and more, the range of topics about which divorcing spouses must agree upon can leave lasting...