Alcohol plays a big part in modern culture. People go out for drinks with coworkers or clients. They may treat themselves to their favorite beverage after a long day at work or a stressful week. Unfortunately, alcohol can have negative impacts on someone's behavior...
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Is an illicit material addiction a valid reason to file for divorce?
Pornography is so common online that even young adults can quickly and freely access it. Its popularity may make some people think that pornography is harmless. However, those married to someone seemingly obsessed with pornographic materials may feel quite...
The importance of proper business valuation in a Texas divorce
The more property couples acquire during a marriage, the more they will have to disagree about when they divorce. Running a business can provide a family with a comfortable standard of living during a marriage, but it can quickly complicate the property division...
How is a Family Business Divided in a Divorce?
Divorce can be complex and emotionally challenging, especially when it involves dividing assets, including a family business. In Texas, all assets acquired during a marriage typically become part of shared community property, which may be divided during a divorce....
When can parents ask for more parenting time with their children?
Whether parents reach an agreement with each other through negotiations or a judge makes a decision about custody after hearing about the family's circumstances, both of a child’s parents should typically do their best to abide by their custody order and support each...
The link between marriage age and divorce odds
How old were you when you got married? If you’re thinking about your odds of divorce, the answer to that question becomes surprisingly important. The chances that your relationship is going to end in divorce are closely tied to the age at which you and your spouse...
What is financial infidelity during a marriage?
Marital infidelity has always been a leading cause of divorce. People who have emotional or sexual affairs with another person damage the bond with their spouse and destroy the crucial trust and honesty on which people build relationships. Quite a few people file for...
3 Requirements For Texas Parents Who Share Custody
Sharing custody is a challenge, but it is a necessity for millions of parents who divorce or choose to live separately before their children become adults. Shared custody scenarios are often rife with conflict between the parents, and children, especially teenagers,...
2 Challenges Created By Retirement Accounts In A Texas Divorce
When people get married and combine their finances, they generally start sharing resources and working toward shared financial goals. Retirement savings are often an important component of a couple's financial plans for the future. Those funds may, for example, allow...
Who Sets The Price Of Your Home During A Texas Divorce?
Under Texas community property laws, both you and your spouse have an interest in the home where you live. If you bought the house during the marriage or used marital income to help maintain or renovate the home, then the two of you will have to share in its equity in...