People in Texas who are going through a divorce must decide whether to settle or to go to trial. In most cases, the parties may be able to save time and effort by settling, but there are circumstances under which settlement is not a possibility. If it is clear to the...
Year: 2020
Studies find women less reluctant to seek divorce than men
Despite the stereotype that women are more interested in marriage than men, studies show that they are more likely to seek a divorce. In 2015, research from the American Sociological Association found that in more than two-thirds of divorces, women were the...
Strategies that help co-parents navigate new challenges
A divorce can cause a lot of pain. Having children makes things even more complicated, especially since parents have to help the child process their pain and still make good parenting decisions. Texas co-parents may be interested in learning some strategies to help...
How an old calendar could assist a parent seeking child custody
Many people instinctively throw away an old calendar. Out with the old and in with the new. However, there is good reason for Texas residents to hold onto an old calendar if they are going to be filing for divorce or custody of their children.When a person is going...
Why some couples consider drafting a postnuptial agreement
Married individuals in Texas who are considering a financial reset may be interested in learning about a postnuptial agreement. It is similar to a prenuptial agreement, but it is signed by both spouses during the marriage as opposed to before it. It will protect...
Divorce trends in January
Texas couples who were contemplating ending their marriage in December may go through with it in January. That is because the first month of the year is a notoriously popular time for married couples to call it quits. Studies show divorce filings rise from December to...