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Archives for April 2014

Wife ends up paying for disparaging comments against ex-husband

April 18, 2014 By Crouch Group

When a couple first marries, they pledge to love one another and fight together through the good and bad. In the U.S., roughly 50 percent of these couples won’t make it and, for some couples, the decision to divorce brings out the worse in both former spouses. Many Dallas residents likely know a former couple or have read about a former couple whose divorce was extremely contentious. Any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Collaborative Divorce Tagged With: Communication, conflict, end of a marriage

The benefits of taking a break prior to filing for divorce

April 3, 2014 By Crouch Group

Every marriage goes through its ups and downs.  In cases where a marriage is dominated by conflict and unhappiness, some couples choose to take a break and physically separate for a time.  Time spent apart often provides clarity related to why a marriage isn’t working and can help spouses make decisions that will ultimately benefit both moving forward. While it may seem contrary, in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Collaborative Divorce Tagged With: conflict, filing for divorce, spousal support

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