Dallas Family Law Blog

If you made the choice to move forward with marriage, chances are that money played at least a small part in your decision. Money arguments are some of the most commonly cited reasons behind many divorces, and this doesn't stop once a person files papers. Money, savings and marital assets are often some of the most hotly contested issues during the divorce process as well.

There are many reasons why marriages break down. However, financial stress can compound issues that do not necessarily have anything to do with money. Two spouses may have different ideas about their financial goals and other things, which can lead to an irreparable rift in the relationship. Finances are a significant issue for couples of all ages and income levels.

When it comes to marriage and divorce, the hype over the divorce rate across the country can sometimes give people pause when it comes time to get married. The common refrain is that half of all marriages end in divorce. These statistics are further broken down into sub-groups. One statistic that is reliable and easy to track is the instance of marriage and divorce in military families.

While divorce rates may be increasing or holding steady in many areas of the country or in specific sub-groups, one group has steadily decreased. That group is the divorce rate among active duty military members. According to the statistics, approximately 3% of troops married at the start of 2018 divorced over the course of the year. That is a decline of 0.1% percent compared to the previous year. Furthermore, this statistic has been in steady decline for the last decade.

If you're one of many Texas parents whose divorce was less than amicable, the whole co-parenting situation might not be going so well. If so, you can take comfort in knowing that you are definitely not alone in your struggle.

In fact, some co-parenting relationships are highly confrontational, even volatile. Whether your situation isn't quite that bad, but you want to make a change before it gets to be or you're in over your head and need immediate support, parallel parenting might be an option.

Getting married is a big deal. It is not just two people in love devoting their lives to one another. It is two separate lives, each having their own past, property and financial history, joining together as one. This can cause many concerns and complications. Money can be a significant factor. And, in efforts to protect assets and property in case the union ends in divorce, many couples intending to get married decide to include a prenuptial agreement in their marriage.

Understanding whether or not a prenuptial agreement is right for you means understanding what a prenup is. In simple terms, it is an agreement between two people intending to marry that addresses various issues that focus on property rights and assets. For some, the purpose is to provide protection in the event of a divorce. For others, this document helps ease the divorce process, helping to address many of the divorce issues.