Sociologists have coined the term "gray divorce" to describe the increase in marriages that end after several decades. In a 2017 report from the Pew Research Center, scientists found that the rate of divorce among couples older than 50 had increased by more than 100%...
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What are some tips for communicating with your ex-spouse?
After a divorce, it may seem almost impossible to communicate clearly and effectively with your ex-spouse. However, being direct and focusing on the topics at hand can help you feel more comfortable discussing personal issues such as childcare with him or her. Stay on...
Managing your financial future after a later-in-life divorce
Everyone has to make adjustments after a divorce, but those over the age of 50 face some unique issues. How do you develop and maintain a secure financial future following a later-in-life divorce? Financial picture If your spouse handled most of the marital finances,...
Self-care tips to help your divorce become more tolerable
A Texas divorce takes an emotional toll on everyone involved, but if your marriage lasted for many years, the idea of starting over might result in deep depression. Learning to take care of yourself after caring for a spouse and raising children is critical for...
What fathers should know about Texas visitation
When you have a child in Texas and you and the mother have not married, you must take steps to declare paternity. Doing so allows you to preserve your parental rights and develop a relationship with your child. Review these important considerations if you are...
How do you know if you should divorce?
If you have already started to look for family lawyers in Texas, you might have a relatively good idea of what your plans are for the future. Then again, you might not. Divorce is a process that will change your family permanently. Even if you are relatively sure it...
Divorce is expensive: How can you avoid costly mistakes?
You may anticipate divorce to be a lot of things, including messy, emotional, draining and all-consuming. However, you may not fully appreciate how much it could end up costing you. If you and your spouse hope to part ways with as few financial ramifications as...
Co-parenting tips for parents of teens
The teen years can be tough for parents and divorce adds another layer of complication. Your older child may have difficulty adjusting to a new divorce or struggle with switching back and forth between households at this age. Navigate these challenges and help your...
Is there a right way to tell your child about divorce?
When going through a divorce, the beginning stages often feel the toughest. This is particularly true for parents like you. After all, you need to figure out how to tell your child about what is happening. Is there a right way to talk about divorce? Is there anything...
How successful co-parenting benefits children
Raising a child with someone else may prove difficult even when both parents are living in the same home. Raising a child with someone who lives somewhere other than your home may prove even more difficult. However, your child may benefit tremendously from you and...