Over the last couple generations, family dynamics have changed dramatically. Thirty years ago, it may have been uncommon to have women equally represented in professional spaces, but that's certainly not the case today. Because more women are joining the workforce and Texas households are more likely to have multiple incomes, many aspects of family law have also been affected.
How your divorce might reflect societal trends
George Clinton divorces wife following long-term separation
There is no point that a marriage can reach that makes it invulnerable to dissolution. Any marriage, from ones that have lasted for only a few months to marriages that have lasted a few decades, may not make it. A divorce is one of the biggest changes a person can go through, but the longer the marriage, the more difficult it could be on the couple when it ends.
Texas woman sought on charges of bigamy
When a couple marries, they usually expect the union to last forever. But for many couples, divorce is the best path out of a bad relationship. Infidelity, addiction and financial problems are often at the root of a marital split, and in some cases, spouses come to realize they don't know each other nearly as well as they thought they did.
Unusual prenuptial agreement hallmark of Tiger Woods' remarriage
No matter how much in love a couple is when getting married, divorce is still a possibility at some point down the road. Prenuptial agreements are designed to protect the financial interests of both parties and sometimes even the children in cases in which money has been set aside for them in the event that a divorce becomes reality.
Divorce form ruling could harm Texas residents
The Texas Supreme Court recently ruled that couples with no children or property could get a divorce by using do it yourself divorce forms. The ruling has been called into question by family law attorneys who believe the ruling has the potential to harm Texas residents who are not aware of their legal rights during a divorce.
Study says 'gray divorce' on the rise
The term "gray divorce" has been on a lot of people's lips lately. So what is it? Since the 1980s, which saw a spike in the divorce rate, the national divorce rate in general has been on the decline -- but not for older people. In fact, according to a recent study titled "The Gray Divorce Revolution," divorce among people aged 50 or older has more than doubled in the last 20 years.
Many different factors led to Schwarzenegger's divorce
Divorces rarely stem from a single issue or complication. Even apparently marriage-ending crisis may only accent underlying problems, and this is as true for celebrities as most other families. Understanding the factors that lead to divorce and how to proceed with divorce proceedings when irreconcilable differences arise can help expedite the process and lessen the strain on a family.
Austin man's divorce goes long-term because prenup issues
Prenuptial agreements are drafted in order to ease the financial concerns at the end of a marriage. A properly drafted agreement sets precisely how much each spouse is to receive in a divorce, along with any conditions that may affect the division of property. Any disputes over the agreement could lead to litigation, however, as one of the spouses attempts to have the agreement invalidated.
Marriage initiatives aim to prevent divorce
It's likely that Texas residents are well aware of the high number of marriages that end in divorce. Because strong family's build strong communities our neighbors to the north have adopted a marriage initiative. The statewide push to strengthen marriages and families has helped to change many lives.
Despite divorce, Courteney Cox will always be a "friend"
Courteney Cox is the former "Friends," star who is currently starring on ABC's hit TV series "Cougar Town." On the show, Cox plays a recently divorced single mother. Reports hint that she will likely be playing a similar role in real-life very soon.