Many people see January as a month of renewal, and divorce filings typically tick upward after the holiday season. For Texas couples considering a divorce, it’s usually not a snap decision but rather the culmination of months or even years of unhappiness and conflict....

January is famously known as the month when most divorces are filed, although there’s no iron-clad proof that’s true. However, once the holidays are over, many Texans want a fresh start when they determine their marriage no longer works. Whether you’re already...

No matter how your divorce unfolded, there is no question that divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences a person can go through. Divorce can be a stressful and emotionally draining experience for multiple reasons. For one thing, divorce represents the...

“Just be glad you don’t have children.” Statements like that often come from well-meaning friends or family members trying to console others who choose to end their marriage. While divorces not involving co-parenting issues may be less complicated for some Texas...

As hard as it may be for younger people to believe, at one time, divorce was a very rare occurrence. In fact, in certain eras, divorce was almost taboo, something approaching a scandal. Things have changed substantially in recent decades, and now divorce is...

If your spouse or partner avoids being served legal orders through conventional methods, Texas now allows service of process through social media and email. This change took effect at the beginning of 2021, after the Texas Supreme Court approved changes to rules in...

Going through a divorce can be a devastating experience. It can be even more challenging under the bright lights of the social media age. If you are a fervent user of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other platforms, it’s vital to your future to understand how these...

Too many Texas spouses struggle going through the motions of an unhappy marriage. Often, it’s due to the belief that things will get better, or they’re afraid of the impact divorce will have on their children. However, in many cases, divorce is a positive step for the...

The thought of ending a once-loving relationship can be bad enough on its own, but adding an uncertain financial future to the equation presents an extra layer of fear and anxiety to any divorce between Texas spouses. But the good news is there are steps you can take...

The end of a marriage can take a heavy toll on spouses, children, close friends and family members. The emotional consequences can be even greater when private information surrounding your divorce is available for the public to see. Keeping those details away from...