Summers in Texas bring an increased risk of divorce for many families. According to research out of the American Sociological Association, divorce filings regularly rise in August. This may be because couples spend more time together during summer vacation,...
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Adapting to a new financial normal after divorce
Texas residents going through the divorce process will need to think about their finances after the divorce is completed. Being prepared about what is to come will also make it easier to adapt to the significant financial changes that often accompany the end of a...
Options for paying for a divorce
How to pay for a divorce can present a challenge for some people in Texas. Options might include taking out a personal loan, using a credit card, using savings or borrowing from family. Each of these approaches could have advantages and disadvantages.A personal loan...
Who is responsible for paying back education loans post-divorce?
As some Texas residents have experienced, divorce can include the complicated process of dividing assets and debt. And because not all debt is equal, it might be difficult to understand, for example, who is responsible for paying back one of the spouse's student...
Can divorce hurt kids’ college plans?
When family dynamics change due to divorce, the impact can be long-lasting. Many Texas parents find that planning for life after divorce involves a lot more than simply dividing assets and going their separate ways, especially if they have children. And a study...
Protecting a credit score in a divorce
Filing for divorce could have a negative impact on a credit score whether a person is getting divorced in Texas or any other state. One reason why a credit score could suffer is because joint accounts were not closed when the marriage ended. Credit bureaus receive...
Minimizing the effect of divorce on professional life
People in Texas who are getting a divorce may struggle to keep their divorce separate from their work life, but it is important to do so. The stress and anxiety of divorce can have a significant effect on a person's performance at work if strategies are not in place...
Silent relationship killers that ruin marriages
Texas couples who are concerned about making their marriages last should be aware of the silent relationship killers that can lead to a divorce. These are problems that usually start out small but can escalate quickly and cause both partners to decide that sticking...
What happens after a divorce is final
When people in Texas get a divorce, they likely still have a significant to-do list related to the split. For example, they may want to go through and change their passwords on all digital accounts. Some people may need to change their name on their driver's license...
Demographic trends pushing up use of prenuptial agreements
Wedding planning in Texas now includes the preparation of a prenuptial agreement more than it used to. Members of the Millennial generation have grown up familiar with the use of marriage contracts that govern the distribution of property in the event of a divorce....
