Parents often grow apart as they spend 18 or more years raising their children. They often don't know each other very well by the time they become empty-nesters. They end up divorcing instead of trying to reignite that spark that once brought them together. While some...

We live in a push-button world that has conditioned us to have instant results. When it comes to divorce, some feel that their marriage can't be over soon enough. A little patience is called for in Texas, however. Texas has an obligatory 60-day waiting period before...

When parents divorce, children often struggle with the changes to their family and all of the emotions that arise. Few steps in your upcoming divorce will cause your children more stress than custody proceedings. Shared custody isn't easy. Children often have to get...

Both partners have to willingly consent for a couple to get married in Texas. The state requires licensing to ensure that no one can easily coerce or force someone else into marriage. Still, some people worry that their spouse can force them to stay married. When the...

When a divorce happens, often a person is looking for a fresh start. For many, starting over may mean relocating to another city or even another state.   Relocating to a new area isn't always viable if you plan to make that move with your kids. You'll have to take...

You may have been thinking about divorcing for a long time, yet you are still waiting for “the right moment” to tell your spouse the marriage is over. While some moments are better than others, there will never be an ideal moment to tell your spouse. Much like jumping...

You and your spouse were married overseas -- but then you immigrated to the United States and became citizens. When your marriage fell apart, however, your spouse went back overseas to get a “quickie” divorce -- knowing that you would be at a serious disadvantage that...

Disagreeing with your ex about how to split up your property is a common issue for divorcing spouses. The more valuable a particular item or account is, the more likely it is for you and your ex to disagree about what to do with it. Businesses and real estate holdings...

When thinking about how to split assets in your divorce, you must also consider dealing with your debts -- something many divorcing couples fail to consider until they get deeper into the process. The more you understand about how property division works in a divorce,...

If you have family in another country, you might want to travel to see them with your child. To do so, you need to follow the correct procedures. You need the other parent's permission to travel overseas with your child Customs officials at a border or airport will...