Some people like to take action and initiate real change. So it stands to reason that some want their spouse to leave once it's clear that the marriage is broken and they should file for divorce. If the couple has a fiery or confrontational relationship, this seems...
You and your future spouse will hopefully go into marriage with a tremendous sense of optimism, but there may be many unanswered questions, never more so than when one or both spouses bring children to the union. With so many questions, it may make sense to have a...
The contract's validity is a common issue when couples with a prenuptial/premarital agreement choose to divorce. Sometimes judges will rule that all or parts of the agreement are unfair and invalid, while at other times, they rule that they are valid. The latter was...
Divorce or separation is a time of great upheaval for everyone in the family. Divorce agreements, parenting plans and other legal agreements will provide a legal template for the parents regarding visitation schedules, financial responsibility, decision-making...
Texas is one of a handful of community property states. In simple terms, property accrued by each spouse during the marriage is rebuttably presumed to be community property that is subject to a "fair and just" division by the Court if the couple divorces. Property...
The courts favor joint custody, and many child development experts agree that it is best when both parents are actively involved in raising the children. Nevertheless, a parent’s alcohol addiction can make family life even more complicated and stressful than parents...
Bill and Melinda Gates announced earlier this month that they were finally getting divorced after 27 years of marriage. Melinda filed in Washington State, citing that the marriage was irretrievably broken. The fourth richest man in the world and his wife are worth an...
Marriages can be difficult during normal times, but the last year-plus has made it particularly difficult for some people. The increased time spent at home or out of work have led some to experience elevated financial stress, boredom, disagreements about parenting or...
Child custody issues are often one of the most contentious parts of a divorce. They are also a common reason for divorced coparents to file a petition for modification. The reasons for the dispute often involve a "substantial and material" change in circumstances, the...
In a divorce, the key to defending the best interests of you and your family is preparation. Divorce has lasting consequences that can affect what resources you have in the future, where you live, how you live with your children, and can cost a spouse thousands of...
