Dallas-area residents have likely heard of divorces or child custody battles that rage on for years. With planning and foresight, however, these types of contentious and drawn-out legal proceedings can often be avoided. In most cases, it's in the interest of both spouses to settle matters related to the division of assets and child custody as quickly and amicably as possible. As with most … [Read more...]
When might a third-party expert help during a Texas divorce?
Choosing to have the assistance of a Dallas divorce attorney on your side is prudent whether a couple chooses an adversarial or collaborative approach. While an attorney has the legal knowledge to protect clients, legal training doesn’t automatically come with an expert degree in the fields of business, finance, real estate or other specific vocations. In a Texas divorce, there are some cases … [Read more...]
Can you catch a divorce?
The divorce rate in the United States is close to 50 percent today, so chances are many Dallas residents know someone who is divorced. Do you? Maybe a friend of a friend who you have met once or twice recently called it quits with her husband, or your brother and his wife just announced that they have decided to part ways. While some people may be upset upon hearing of a friend or … [Read more...]
Divorce advice for Dallas residents
Individuals going through a divorce are often overcome by negative feelings and thoughts. While difficult, experiencing these emotions if often necessary to allow an individual to eventually move on and forward. There's no doubt that divorce is a difficult process and draining both emotionally and financially. There are, however, several things that an individual can do to help make the divorce … [Read more...]
Cohabiting considerations for divorced or unmarried parents
In recent years, there has been a cultural shift with regard to ideas related to marriage. Thirty years ago, 72 percent of Americans reported being married. Today, that number hovers around 50 percent. This shift doesn't mean that people are foregoing long term or committed romantic relationships, rather many are choosing to cohabit rather than marry. While some couples believe cohabitation to … [Read more...]
Tips for divorced parents to make it through the school year
As fall quickly approaches, many Dallas-area children and parents alike feel anxious about the impending start of a new school year. For divorced parents, anxiety often centers around having to deal with an ex-spouse about dreaded topics including homework and parent-teacher conferences. Many parents may have different views on school-related matters, for divorced parents, these differences can … [Read more...]
Divorce often more complex among baby boomers
Ideas surrounding the institution of marriage have changed dramatically within the last 20 years. Today, some couples are choosing to forego marriage altogether, while others are delaying marriage until later on in life. Another change with regard to marriage and ideas related thereto, is the rise in divorce rates among those couples over the age of 50. While divorce rates among Americans have … [Read more...]
Research indicates women more content post-divorce
There is no doubt that divorce can be difficult both emotionally and financially. Regardless of the reasons why a couple chooses to divorce, both spouses are likely to experience intense feelings and emotions related to hurt, anger, regret and sadness. These feelings, however, are a normal and healthy part of the grieving process. While much has been written about how to cope with the negative … [Read more...]