Most people think a prenuptial agreement only answers one question: who gets what if the marriage ends. In reality, a prenup can structure financial arrangements during the marriage and long after it. For couples in Texas, where community property rules can override...

Conversations about prenuptial or postnuptial agreements often feel delicate. Many couples worry that raising the topic signals doubt or distrust. In reality, these agreements can provide clarity during major life changes and help you and your partner understand...

The process of divorce in Texas affects more than the two spouses going through it. It can also take an emotional toll on their children, even if the kids are grown. Here are a couple of ways in which individuals who are getting divorced at older age -- also known as...

When you are navigating divorce, you understand that this process can take a toll on the youngest members of your family. As a parent, you want to do everything possible to minimize the damage that your divorce can have on your children, and this is why you want to...

Ending a Texas marriage is complicated financially and emotionally. Unfortunately, if divorcing individuals do not manage their emotions well, this can have less-than-favorable consequences for them both during and after the divorce proceedings. Here are a couple of...

Navigating Texas divorce proceedings is stressful and time-consuming. It also presents unique financial, challenges. Here are a couple of tips for protecting one’s financial health, particularly one’s credit, during a divorce proceeding. The connection between divorce...

Many people throughout Illinois celebrated the recent July Fourth holiday. As part of their celebrations, some people likely consumed alcoholic beverages. Unfortunately, one woman who chose to drive after consuming alcohol apparently caused a crash that injured a...

Many going through a divorce simply want to get through this process as quickly as possible. When emotions are high, it is easy to make mistakes. Since there is so much at stake during a divorce, many mistakes can have serious ramifications well into the future.   It...

The process of getting a Texas divorce presents both financial and emotional challenges. For this reason, it makes sense to take steps to prepare for the ups and downs of any divorce proceeding. Here are a couple of tips for making the divorce process as smooth as...

The months before a wedding are hardly the times to be thinking about the potential for divorce. However, it is often the ideal time for engaged couples to have frank discussions about their financial goals and consider ways to protect one another and their assets....