Ending a marriage can be emotionally, psychologically and financially devastating. For fathers, the experience of a divorce can present unique challenges that are often not openly discussed. Men are stereotypically thought of as the stronger sex,...
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Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements make divorce easier
When you decided to marry your spouse, you were likely full of optimism about the future. Still, between 40% and 50% of marriages in the United States end in divorce. For individuals in a second, third or subsequent marriage, the divorce rate may be even higher....
3 ways social media posts can destroy a collaborative divorce
Virtually nobody looks forward to a divorce. After all, divorces can be stressful, hurtful and downright exhausting. If you and your spouse have committed to a collaborative divorce, you can likely avoid many of the negative emotions that come with dissolving a...
Financial mistakes to avoid during a divorce
No couple gets married with the intention of one day ending the marriage. According to recent statistics, however, over half of all marriages in Texas and across the country end in divorce. Divorce can definitely be psychologically and emotionally...
Tips to manage stress during divorce
The end of a marriage can be emotional and stressful experience. When couples get married, the furthest thing from their minds is divorce. However, some statistics say that about half of all marriages in Texas and across the United States will end...
An appraiser may improve the divorce negotiation process
You and your spouse want an amicable divorce, but both of you have strong emotional attachments to quite a few of the personal property items purchased during your marriage. Unlike the classic car you bought before you married, you must divide your community property...
Settlement agreement process may make divorce easier
Getting divorced is generally not a pleasant process for both emotional and financial reasons. However, one way to make this life-altering process easier is to pursue a divorce settlement outside of court. Here is a glimpse at how the settlement process works during...
Divorce can emotionally affect adult children
A marital breakup in Texas can understandably be hard on young children, but it can also be challenging for adult children. This is particularly true for adult children who are close to both parents. A few tips may help those getting a divorce later in life to protect...
Divorce does not have to be wrought with conflict
A marital breakup can quickly spark both emotional and financial conflict. After all, two divorcing spouses in Texas essentially have to break apart what they may have spent years or even decades building together. However, a willingness to see the other side's...
Couples therapists generally leave divorce decision to couple
The goal of a couples therapist is to help two married people to better understand each other's wishes and needs. However, sometimes this is easier said than done in Texas. Should the therapist suggest that the couple get a divorce if the future of their marriage...