With the divorce rate on the rise in the country, it may come as no surprise to Dallas residents that people are trying to come up with ways to make the emotionally difficult time easier for all the parties, especially if there are children involved. There are a few ways couples can approach the divorce process - litigation, mediation and collaborative law. Even though mediation law and … [Read more...]
Dallas Family Law Blog
Financial preparations are key to a healthy divorce
Sometimes, unhappily married people in Texas reach a point when they can’t take any more. They want to file for divorce and end the marriage as soon as possible. Unfortunately for them, divorce can take time and work. It can also take a fair amount of preparation - but taking the time to do it properly can make a big difference. While the end of a marriage can be a highly emotional … [Read more...]
Griffith seeking divorce, spousal support from husband
Eighteen years of marriage may not sound like a lot to Dallas residents but for most Hollywood couples, 18 years is nearly an eternity. This is how long actors Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith were married before Griffith filed for divorce late last month. According to the divorce petition, the reasons for the divorce are irreconcilable differences. The two first worked … [Read more...]
Joint custody on the rise in the country
When a couple in Dallas divorces one another, they intend to end their relationship with one another without affecting their relationship with their children. Nonetheless, traditionally, throughout the country mothers were given sole custody of the children because it was believed to be in their best interest. This usually meant that fathers did not get to spend an equal amount of time with their … [Read more...]
Organize finances carefully during divorce
When Dallas couples consider divorcing one another, there are a lot of things they usually have to consider, such as child custody, alimony and property division. Many times, one spouse is in charge of the financial matters and when that spouse gives the other one financial information, he or she believes it at face value and does not personally check into matters. However, as the case of one … [Read more...]
Marital stress can lead to depression and loss of enjoyment
The term wedded bliss is often used to describe the idyllic notion of what marriage can or should be. In reality, marriage is challenging and it can be emotionally difficult to weather all of the ups and downs. In fact, new research indicates that individuals who experience adversity and stress within a marriage are often more prone to developing depression. The study was conducted by … [Read more...]
Wife ends up paying for disparaging comments against ex-husband
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...]
The benefits of taking a break prior to filing for divorce
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...]
Stay-at-home parents often experience financial hardships post divorce
The lives of individuals who divorce are impacted in a number of ways. While many of these changes are positive, some may also prove to be challenging. In the wake of a divorce, a divorcee may enjoy their new freedom and independence but many struggle financially. This is often especially true in cases where a divorced mother or father acted as a full-time caregiver to a couple’s child or … [Read more...]
Hope for couples seeking a peaceful end to their marriage
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...]
