Category Archives: Divorce
Understanding The New Rules and Regulations for Claiming Social Security After a Divorce
The laws surrounding how and when to claim Social Security benefits for a divorced spouse changed recently under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. This law essentially set forth two sets of rules that need to be followed when attempting to claim these benefits. Overview of How a Divorced Spouse Could Receive Social Security… Read More »
Divorce and the Stages of Grief
In many cases, divorce comes as a surprise to a spouse and there are understandable feelings of loss and grief. This is a big reason why divorces can get contentious and emotionally-charged. There is an inherent tension between the emotional trauma associated with a divorce and the practical, legal issues that need to be… Read More »
Child Marriage Finally Banned in the State of Texas
The notion of an adult man or woman marrying a child seems so archaic; a practice relegated to the Dark Ages, not 2017. Well, it turns out that child marriages occur much more frequently than you may think, especially in the Lone Star State. Nearly 40,000 minors were married between 2000 and 2014 in… Read More »
Understanding the Common Law Divorce Process in Texas
Under Texas law, a divorce is required to dissolve a common law marriage. This is because the Lone Star state recognizes common law marriage as being comparable to a more traditional, formal marriage. Overview of Texas Common Law Marriage In Texas, a common law marriage is established when two people have the capacity to… Read More »
Child Support Awareness Month Highlights Parents Who Dutifully Meet Their Children’s Needs
Data consistently shows that children living in a two-parent household grow up with more financial and educational advantages than children raised by a single parent. There is disputing the fact that a child will thrive when family members put their differences aside and work together to meet the child’s needs. To celebrate the support… Read More »
How Evidence of Cheating Can Affect Your Divorce
Studies have shown that roughly 45 to 50 percent of married women and 50-to-60 percent of married men have engaged in at least one extramarital affair at some point during the course of their marriage, according to Divorce Magazine. Discovering your spouse is cheating on you can be an emotionally devastating revelation. Many marriages… Read More »
Understanding QDRO in Texas Divorce Law
If you are in the midst of a divorce, or are researching the steps to obtaining a divorce in Texas, you may have heard about a “QDRO.” This acronym stands for Qualified Domestic Relations Order. This order separates and transfers a retirement plan between you and your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. This order is often necessary before… Read More »
Advantages and Disadvantages to Divorce Mediation in Texas
When you file for divorce, you do not immediately wind up in court preparing for trial. It is possible to negotiate the terms of your divorce in an out-of-court setting – mediation. This is where both you and your spouse agree to meet with an independent third party (i.e. the mediator) and try to… Read More »
Tips on How to Protect Your Assets in a Divorce
When you decide to get divorced, your mind is likely inundated with questions and concerns. What will happen to your home? What about your business and investments? What about your retirement benefits and pension plan? These are extremely important questions that need to be answered. In most divorce cases, these questions are addressed during… Read More »
Updating Your Accounts and Insurance Policies Is Important After a Divorce
Divorce can be a stressful experience. There is the actual legal process, involving court filings, financial statements, and mediation, which will take time and could be emotionally draining. It is important to understand that there are steps you need to take, even after the divorce decree has been finalized. This may include moving to… Read More »
