Divorce

When teenagers tell their parents that they want to get married, it’s very common for those parents to warn them to be careful. They may love their child’s boyfriend or girlfriend and have no problem with their relationship. But they may still be nervous about the...

Maybe you want to file for divorce as soon as possible so that you don't change your mind. Perhaps you brought the idea up to your spouse, and they agreed that it wasn't realistic to try to save your marriage anymore. You might think that you could save yourself some...

During property division in divorce proceedings, you may wonder what will happen to the family house since your name is not on the deed. However, the name on the deed is not necessarily important. What matters is whether the house is considered community or separate...

Earlier this year, a post on Twitter that went viral claimed that a handful of states, including Texas, do not let a pregnant woman get divorced. To many, this seemed like an invasion of women's rights to seek an end to their marriage -- and a law they did not realize...

Divorce changes every aspect of your life. There’s a good chance you will move to a new house, no longer have someone to come home to and no longer have two income streams to support your family.  The financial impact of divorce can be significant for some couples....

For some adults, considering a divorce is even more frightening than thinking about marriage. When people plan their weddings and think about their future after getting engaged, it will likely focus on positive considerations. Those thinking about divorce often fixate...

Divorce won't just damage the relationship you have with your spouse if they are the other parent of your children. It will also change the dynamic between you and your children. It's normal for children to go through a tough time if their parents divorce. They might...

Whatever the reason you married, your visions of a happy future didn't play out. You find yourself wondering whether you need to start over. You find yourself wondering if you would be better off single again. The feeling may have been creeping in the back of your...

So-called “gray divorces,” involving people who are in their 50s or older, are becoming increasingly common. While divorces among younger couples tend to focus on child custody and support – divorces among older couples tend to contain complex issues involving the...

Financial issues are a common cause of divorce, so it’s not surprising if you have financial problems that come up while you’re trying to separate your assets or move on from this marriage. Having opposing ideas about how to save or spend money, mismatched priorities...