Social media: Venting can result in serious trouble in court
Social media is a relatively new thing to come up in divorces. Prior to the 2000’s, it was almost unheard of to have a spouse online spreading rumors or venting about his or her partner. Today, it’s so common that it’s almost something people ignore. The problem with social media is partially that it has a history
Read More2 difficult financial realities for elderly divorcees
From 1990 to 2014 the divorce rate for spouses over the age of 50 has doubled. For spouses over the age of 65, the rate has tripled. This means that more so-called “gray divorces” are happening at this time than ever before. Just because spouses have more life experience at this age, however, does not
Read MoreDon’t overlook the benefits of a prenuptial agreement
When you decide to tie the knot with the person you love, you assume you will be married for the rest of your life. Unfortunately, this does not always hold true. There are times when divorce comes into play, meaning that you will face a variety of challenges and questions. A prenuptial agreement may be just
Read MoreHow social media affects divorce for those over 50 years old
You’ve always been a fan of social media, and your wife uses it a lot, too. You’re over 50, so it’s perhaps not as usual to see people using social media, but you’ve both enjoyed being able to reach out to your family and to post images this way. Social media keeps you connected with
Read More4 critical tips for using social media during your second divorce
You’re getting divorced for a second time, and this time you’re in your 50s. You know a lot that you learned from your first divorce – after all, most people go into this rather blind and inexperienced the first time – and you know it’s going to help you avoid mistakes. It absolutely can, but
Read MoreHow common law marriage rules affect same-sex couples in Texas
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling that effectively made same-sex marriage legal in every state was a blessing for American equality. It’s been more than a year now that non-heterosexual marriages have been fully recognized in Texas, and these couples are enjoying the rights, as well as duties, that marriage affords. Unfortunately, the divorce rate in the
Read MoreTips For Surviving A Divorce After Age 50
Baby Boomers have always been on the cutting edge of social change. Uncoupling later in life appears to be the most recent trend, with record numbers of 50-plus age Texans going through divorces. There are three characteristics that make these “gray divorces” different from others. Identity crisis: When you have spent decades with the same person,
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