Your child looks forward to their birthday all year long. Don’t let the fact that you recently divorced your spouse spoil their fun. Instead, talk to your ex about how to make your child’s birthday extra special this year. Joint parties are great if the two of you...
In a child custody case, there are a few different areas where parents might not agree. Medical, educational, and religious matters are some of the more common that can lead to disagreements. Being able to work with your ex to resolve these issues is important, but...
Are you a parent wondering how to tell your kids you are divorcing? If so, take comfort from the fact that many others have been in the same situation. They, too, were worried about how the divorce would affect their children and how they should break the news. If you...
If your spouse told you that they want a divorce, it’s natural to be in shock, even if you don’t realize it. Maybe you haven't had a happy marriage for a long time, but hearing your spouse say the word and learning that they’ll be taking legal steps (or already have)...
The love that you have for your children may be one of the most powerful emotions that you will ever experience and also one of the strongest motivations in your life. When you face a possible divorce or separation from the other parent, you will likely feel worried...
If you find your spouse in bed with your twin. Or, if a friend has spotted them entering a divorce attorney’s office, your marriage is likely about to end. Yet often, there are clear signs that all is not well before things reach this stage. The problem is many people...
It's fairly common for one spouse to want a divorce when the other doesn't. Some couples will go to couples therapy first, or they will just try to work things out before deciding that they need to get a divorce. Even then, the other spouse may not want to split up,...
Couples who have been together for more than 20-30 years are suddenly facing the prospect of spending their elder years as single persons. The divorce rate among the 50+ crowd has more than doubled in the last two decades. Researchers at Bowling Green State...
When the court formalizes existing custody orders or issues new ones, the children's best interests always take center stage. Every aspect of the children's needs is considered before making the final decision. However, circumstances may change along the way, and you...
To many San Antonio residents, the idea of having a marriage annulled is much more appealing than getting a divorce. If granted, an annulment will render your legal union nonexistent, essentially erasing the marriage from state records. Unfortunately, it is much...