The decision to divorce is a big one, as it'll impact you in a variety of ways. For example, it'll change the way you live, as you're now solely responsible for earning income to cover all your expenses.Furthermore, you need to consider the well-being of your children...
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How to manage joint credit card debt in divorce
Like many married couples, you may have taken on joint credit card debt for a variety of reasons. Maybe you used your credit card to make large purchases. Or maybe it was necessary to get you through a rough patch in your life, such as a bout of...
Prepare your finances for divorce: Take these steps
No matter how you look at it, divorce will change your financial circumstances forever. And for that reason, it's critical to prepare in advance. By taking the right steps upfront, you lessen the impact on your life in the future.These are the types of things you can...
Are you struggling with the best way to ask for a divorce?
There's no perfect way to ask for a divorce, but at the very least there are steps you can take to minimize tension and set the table for what's to come.If you're struggling to devise a plan, here are some tips you can follow: Write out what you want to say: Don't...
Consider a prenuptial agreement before marriage
While most people hesitate to think of a divorce before they even get married, a prenuptial agreement can help prevent future disputes if the marriage is not successful. While this type of agreement is not for everyone, it can help protect many different types of...
The importance of life insurance in a divorce agreement
When Texas parents of young children are contemplating ending their marriage, they often try to negotiate a settlement agreement that will deal with spousal and child support, among other matters. However, they often fail to take into account what will happen to the...
What to know about divorce trials
Texas residents who are going through a divorce may be tempted to take their cases to trial. This may seem especially attractive for those who don't believe that their spouses are negotiating in good faith. However, there may be several pitfalls involved with going to...
Gray divorce on the rise, divorce overall declining
A number of studies have indicated that the divorce rate, in Texas and across the country, has declined in the past 20 years, but the rate for people aged 50 or older doubled between 1990 and 2010. The phenomenon has been called gray divorce. Divorce is very often a...
Drawing Social Security benefits on an ex-spouse’s record
Some people in Texas might not realize that they may be able to draw Social Security benefits based on an ex-spouse's contributions. The agency generally does not track this, so people might not be notified of their eligibility. This does not reduce what the former...
Don’t withdraw money from retirement accounts in divorce
Texans who are going through divorce may face financial difficulties. They might have increased expenses because they no longer have two incomes on which to rely. The added expenses combined with the legal costs of the divorce case can lead some people to turn to...
