Texas parents who aren't receiving child support payments from their ex-spouse may be interested to know they're not alone in this predicament. Nationally, non-custodial parents are behind $14 billion in child support payments, the U.S. Census Bureau said...
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Carnegie Deli owner Marian Levine files for divorce
The female owner of Carnegie Deli, a well-known eatery in New York City, has recently filed for divorce from her husband. The couple has been married for 22 years. She has filed for divorce because of an affair that he carried on with a former Carnegie waitress for...
Texas father fights for custody of child in England
A Plano dad is dealing with an ongoing fight with his ex-fiancee in the country of England over the custody of his daughter, who is now 4 years old. He hasn't seen his daughter since she was a toddler.The father and his ex-fiancee met early in 2008 on a cruise. She...
When a spouse racks up debt on joint accounts
Texas residents who are divorced might want to double check and make sure that their names are no longer on any joint accounts with their exes. When couples get a divorce, they are usually advised to get rid of any joint accounts that they hold together and to get new...
Missing child in Texas returned to grandparents
Shortly after the Copperas Cove Police Department announced a suspected interference with a child custody case involving a missing child, the 2-year-old was returned to her grandparents. The toddler was taken from them by the biological mother on Oct. 23, but the...
Division of marital assets during a divorce
When someone goes through the break-up of a marriage in Texas, they transition out of one part of their life into a new season. Dealing with the division of financial assets and liabilities takes time to negotiate, but divorce can be a positive change once some of...
Common pre-divorce mistakes to avoid
People in Texas and elsewhere file for divorce when they are feeling angry or bitter. It is easy to make mistakes when one is in an emotional state and to thus overlook important steps that should be taken before heading to court. These hasty decisions can have...
The ACA and medical coverage for the divorced
Texas readers may be interested to know that approximately 115,000 women lose their private medical insurance due to divorce each year, according to a 2012 study by the University of Michigan. Many of these women are in their 50s or 60s, and many of them either don't...
When can money be withdrawn from joint accounts during divorce?
Texas couples who have ever thought about bringing a marriage to an end may be aware that a lot of financial issues must be worked out during the process. One such problem has been addressed in a recent online financial advice article: the payment of bills during the...
Divorce and social media: Tips to keep them separate
Social media has entered into the everyday world of nearly every person in Texas. Unfortunately, what can be an extraordinary convenience in day-to-day life can become a serious source of trouble and distress during a potentially contentious process like a divorce....
