As many divorces in Texas are negotiated in some form or fashion – even those divorces that begin with couples intending to litigate – there’s a moment when divorcing couples often envision where they sign their names to a decree document as a final step to finalizing...
Divorce
Can I share a home with my ex after a divorce?
One of the biggest issues that comes up in divorce is what to do with the house that is, for many married couples, the biggest shared asset they have. One option, of course, is to put the house up for sale and then split the proceeds once it sells. Another option, if...
How does a divorce change my student loan situation?
Student loans have been in the news quite a bit in recent years, in part because of the pandemic and how the CARES Act put the brakes on many people’s student loan payments. Student loans are a common form of debt people have, are generally harder (though not...
Can divorce really be harmful to men’s health?
There’s a fascinating new study that caught our eye this week from the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, looking at some long-term health effects of divorce on both men and women. The results were of particular concern to men, as the Daily Mail presented...
In your post-divorce life, make your Thanksgiving about the important things
Thanksgiving is a holiday that can be all over the map depending on who you are and where your family situation currently stands. If you’re a divorced parent, it’s significant in part because it marks the start of a holiday season in which parenting time is definitely...
Can I really build a long-lasting marriage from a dating app?
Dating apps are certainly a quick and efficient way to find, if not true love, at least people to date and get to know to see if there’s a spark there. But can swiping right on an attractive person’s photo really lead to a happy, long-lasting marriage. There’s a new...
What are good ways to calm your kids during divorce?
As we often say, divorce is an emotional process, and when it comes to children, it can be especially challenging to navigate all the emotions that come with it. As much as parents might try to minimize the tumultuous change that divorce can bring, it can be...
Why you shouldn’t make off with the TV and move out if you’re getting divorced
Divorce can be emotional, as we’ve said on this blog more than once, and anger is a very big emotion that can make you choose unwisely in a divorce. Your immediate impulse might be to grab all the things you think belong to you and move out, but both parts of that are...
Kelly Clarkson’s Going To Change Her Name — Can You?
If you’re following Kelly Clarkson’s impending divorce, you might know that she’s looking to reclaim her name — and that brings up a question for those who took a husband’s last name and would like to give it back. According to a People story that ran last Thursday,...
Be ready for what divorce can reveal about your finances
If you’ve been following the news this week, you might be aware that Allen Weisselberg, the chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, has been indicted on fraud and tax evasion charges during his time working for the former president. What you might have not...