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...
Estate planning is an important subject, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to talk about. Perhaps you have recently taken steps to protect your family’s inheritance, and are concerned that your parents have not done the same? How do you approach them about such a...
An estate plan is not a preserve for the old and wealthy folk. If anything, you should have one if you are a legal adult. You don’t have to own much to have an estate plan. It is still worthwhile to plan how everything should be dealt with when you are gone. For...
Military service strains even happy marriages. Long times apart combined with a very stressful job can lead to a breakdown of the marital relationship and one or both spouses trying to meet their needs with someone else. Although adultery is common and usually not...
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...
When parents split up, decisions regarding the children must be made. This is easy for some parents who can get along, but it’s very complicated if you have one parent who’s a narcissist. These individuals are unable to think about how their decisions impact others,...
If you're moving toward divorce and your spouse begins giving away assets, that is a giant red flag that you need to be looking for. It probably means that your spouse is attempting to keep you from getting the property you deserve in the divorce. There are two basic...
There are numerous potential reasons why a couple may opt to pursue a divorce. However, finances are frequently a key factor in disagreements between spouses. At times, couples may neglect to discuss their financial priorities before getting married, meaning that...