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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

Hope for couples seeking a peaceful end to their marriage

March 7, 2014 By Crouch Group

The divorce process can be difficult, emotionally and financially draining and combative. Even in cases where spouses both agreed divorce was the best option and the split was relatively amicable, things can quickly sour when the courts get involved. Suddenly, the individual with whom an individual previously shared everything is unwilling to share anything. When the divorce process becomes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Collaborative Divorce Tagged With: collaborative law, end of a marriage

Collaborative law divorces offer dignity through the process

December 27, 2013 By Crouch Group

Getting a divorce is something that is usually associated with lengthy legal battles that can turn ugly. A collaborative divorce, however, is one in which both parties work together with experts to divide assets and come up with ways to care for the needs of children. Texas residents might be interested to learn exactly how this type of divorce works. In order for a collaborative divorce to be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Collaborative Divorce Tagged With: collaborative law

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