Texas couples often have misconceptions about prenuptial agreements. This has led many soon-to-be spouses to dismiss the usefulness of a prenup. For example, some people think a prenup increases the possibility of divorce. However, statistics do not back up this...
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Personality traits that may increase the risk of divorce
Couples saying "I do" in Texas sometimes overlook minor personality flaws or choose to focus more on a significant other's positive attributes. Little differences may become major annoyances. There is no way to guarantee any marriage will last forever. However, it may...
Divorce costs may rise with passage of TCJA
Tax changes made by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed in 2017, could mean less money for Texas couples who are getting a divorce. There are different rules for alimony and for claiming children on their tax returns.Alimony has traditionally been tax-deductible...
Health problems more likely for those who divorce late
On the Holmes-Rahe Stress Inventory, which ranks certain life events by the amount of stress they cause, divorce is number two, behind only the death of a spouse. For Texas couples whose marriages are coming to an end, the emotional, financial and mental strain can...
Birth certificate is a record, may not establish paternity
The laws of most states are designed with the assumption in mind that a baby's parents are legally married. This can raise questions in some cases where the father's name is not on the baby's birth certificate. For mothers in Texas, they may think they have to file...
The impact of divorce on older adults
Adults in Texas who are 50 and older are twice as likely to divorce as couples of that age were in 1990. Those who are 65 and older are three times more likely to do so. Researchers have made suggestions as to why divorce is on the rise for older adults, but studies...
Student debts inspire more couples to seek prenuptial agreements
Wealthy celebrities over the years have brought the concept of prenuptial agreements to the attention of people in Texas. High incomes and royalties associated with celebrities have motivated many wealthy individuals to negotiate the terms of a divorce prior to...
Older couples, divorce and dividing assets
According to the Pew Research Center, the divorce rate for older couples in Texas and the rest of the United States is twice what it was in the 1990s. People who are older than 50 years old and who want to get a divorce should be aware of how to properly divide their...
How women can avoid financial surprises in divorce
Some women in Texas who are getting a divorce might be unprepared to deal with the financial ramifications. A survey conducted by Worthy, an online marketplace, found that 46 percent of women said they had encountered unpleasant financial surprises in divorce. Typical...
How finances can cause rifts in a marriage
Finances may cause issues that eventually lead to divorce for some couples in Texas. One of the most common reasons money problems end a relationship is a lack of communication. Couples may be able to combat this by sitting down once a month and going over all...