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Over 50 and Considering Divorce? What Texans Need to Know

July 13, 2022 By Paula Lock Smyth

Over 50 and Divorce

Couples over 50 who are divorcing generally have different issues than younger couples. For the most part, they are couples who have been married for many years. Perhaps they have been waiting for the children to become adults and leave home. Now that that has happened, they are ready to go forward with their divorce plans. Issues Specific to Older Couples Some issues that are specific to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Tagged With: divorce in Texas, end of a marriage, factors, Over 50, Texas

When is it Too Late to Save a Marriage?

May 17, 2018 By Staff - P.S.

When is it Too Late to Save a Marriage?

Nearly half of all American couples give up on their marriage.  According to the American Psychological Association, 90 percent of people marry by age 50.  Out of those marriages, 40 to 50 percent end in divorce.*  One question is when is it too late to salvage a marriage if one or both of the spouses wanted to do so?  Attorney Paula Lock Smyth has advised clients on what steps … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Tagged With: end of a marriage

How to Prevent Violence While Going Through a Divorce

October 11, 2017 By Staff - P.S.

prevent violence in divorce

No one plans for their marriage to end in divorce. It’s a tough time for everyone and emotions can run high. It is often difficult to keep those emotions in check. Sadly, sometimes this results in violence. To be sensitive throughout the process for the good of everyone involved is easier said than done. Here are some actions that you can take to prevent violence in divorce. Be careful about your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Collaborative Divorce, Divorce Tagged With: Anger, Domestic Violence, emotions, end of a marriage

The relevance of divorce after 10 years of marriage

July 24, 2015 By legal staff - W.C.

As one of Hollywood’s favorite couples announced the end of their marriage last month, many people expressed sadness at the fact that Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck made the announcement a day after their tenth anniversary. Texas residents may be surprised to know that 10 years is an important milestone in a marriage, not just for emotional reasons but also for legal reasons. In many states, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Tagged With: end of a marriage

Financial preparations are key to a healthy divorce

June 27, 2014 By legal staff - W.C.

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...]

Filed Under: Divorce Tagged With: end of a marriage, property division

Wife ends up paying for disparaging comments against ex-husband

April 18, 2014 By legal staff - W.C.

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

Hope for couples seeking a peaceful end to their marriage

March 7, 2014 By legal staff - W.C.

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

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