A study conducted by the University of California’s Dr. Thomas Trail and Dr. Benjamin Karney has revealed that people from lower economic backgrounds have lower marriage rates and higher divorce rates compared to their counterparts of higher economic status. The study consisted of over 6,000 participants from Florida, California, New York and Texas with 66% being women and 34% men.... Read More
The National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) has released a statistic in which nearly 75% of all child custody battles are awarded to the mother, 10% to the father, and the remaining 15% to both parents in a joint custody agreement. With almost 2.5 million people divorcing every year, according to the US Census Bureau, it is easy to imagine... Read More
In 2012, a study by Norwegian author Thomas Hansen concluded that married couples who tend to share housework equally are nearly 50% more likely to divorce. The cause, according to Hansen, tended to be resultant less of cause-and-effect and more of what he calls “modern attitudes”; that is, the way they split the housework and their overall view of marriage... Read More
In the Lone Star State, couples are granted the option of filing for a “no-fault” divorce or an “at-fault” divorce for their convenience. Six grounds of the seven fall under the at-fault divorce category, requiring proof of allegations since one spouse is accusing the other of having greatly contributed to the demise of the marriage. Insupportability is the only ground... Read More
One of the seven grounds for divorce in Texas is adultery, commonly referred to as cheating. And it is one of the most common grounds for divorce, causing distress amongst couples. The emotional shock of realizing your partner has been unfaithful can lead to severe complications and arguments within a marriage. When the affected spouse cannot recover from infidelity, filing... Read More
In Texas, the legal term "custody" is no longer recognized. It has been replaced by the terms "managing conservatorship" and "possession" to effectively better define the parent-child relationship. Texas courts have always and will continue to consider the child’s best interest. In designing this two-pronged structure, the child, and parents alike, will benefit from ensured stability through the court’s system.... Read More
Rising popularity of online divorce services is causing a surge in frustrated clients. Misleading online divorce services supply clients with false claims involving quick and easy steps, however divorce is a serious matter that entails complicated steps requiring the expertise of a divorce lawyer. Online divorce services cannot master, nor duplicate, the legal experience and services a divorce attorney can... Read More
Texas is known for being a “no fault state.” This is because a couple who opts for divorce does not have to resort to accusations to be granted a divorce. In Texas, claiming that your marriage has become insupportable is sufficient grounds for a divorce. However, other states require proof of allegations from the spouse making accusations regarding adultery or... Read More
During a divorce, it will be decided who will be the primary guardian of the child or children involved. A non-custodial parent, also referred to as a possessory conservator, is the parent who does not have primary custody of a child. The non-custodial parent still has rights as a parent and can enforce those rights, such as visitation rights and... Read More
Divorce is a difficult situation for any couple. After arguments or disagreements, a couple may decide to end their marriage. Another couple may end their marriage based on infidelity or physical abuse. Specific grounds for divorce are stated to gain an advantage in a contested divorce, whether it be for custodial rights or the altering of monetary distribution. Seven There... Read More