Lately, you feel that divorce represents the only viable option for your rocky marriage. You may choose the traditional route, or you could try mediation. How do you know which option makes sense? Lifehacker explores signs that your divorce may not fit mediation....
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Three tips for telling your kid about divorce
Deciding to get a divorce is a big step in your life. Choosing how to tell your child is likely going to act as the next hurdle you face. There are plenty of opinions out there on the best way to break the news. But in the end, you must focus on what is most important...
Is your child a victim of parental alienation?
As a parent, you want what is best for your child. Unfortunately, bitterness and resentment from a co-parent can blind them to this goal you share. Your co-parent may have such strong negative emotions toward you that they work to tear you down regardless of how it...
Cashing out your interest in a 401(k) in a divorce
The conclusion of your divorce proceedings in Texas no doubt inspires a certain sense of relief within you (as it no doubt signals an end to the stress that inevitably accompanies the dissolution of a marriage). However, you might also feel a certain sense of...
Managing stress during divorce through proper self-care
Because divorce is so complex in how it affects people's lives, many individuals struggle with managing stress during such a challenging time. Declining mental health and widespread emotional instability may hinder the efforts of divorcees in overcoming the challenges...
Protecting retirement assets when getting a divorce in Texas
A Texas divorce can be a costly endeavor in myriad ways. Not only is a financial challenge, but it can be emotionally taxing. For people who are inching closer to retirement at the time of the divorce, the division of assets will be a primary concern. From the...
Spousal maintenance: How much is it and how long is it paid?
There will be many issues to consider in a Texas divorce. One of the most contentious is spousal maintenance. Each side will have its own perspective. Even in amicable situations, this can escalate into dispute. For couples who are battling over the entire case, it...
Tips on being financially savvy in the divorce process
Over the years you may have worked hard and seen significant career success. However, your marriage might not have been so successful, and you may find yourself in a position where you are considering divorce. Divorce can be messy, emotionally and financially. Here...
What issues are important in a ‘gray divorce’?
There are many hardships that people in Texas go through during their lives. This is true for people’s marriages as well and couples need to work through many difficulties throughout a marriage. However, for many different reasons the difficulties can become too much....
Same-sex couples now deal with divorce
Five years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court removed obstacles to same-sex marriage by ensuring its legality. But same sex couples are now facing some the same issues faced by other married couples, such as divorce. Texas poses some legal challenges for same sex couples who...

