Texas fans of spaghetti westerns are no doubt familiar with Clint Eastwood. His acting and directing career has spanned many decades. Now, the 83-year-old is set for a divorce after his second marriage has come to an end. His wife of 17 years, former TV news anchor...
Month: October 2013
New app to solve two family law issues: communication and money
When couples divorce and they have children, there are likely to be some disputes down the road. If one parent gets custody of the children, then the other pays child support. Having to make these monthly payments can be a source of friction, especially when the...
Timbaland’s wife demands two types of alimony in split
Texas music lovers may have heard of music producer Timbaland, who has worked with Justin Timberlake and other R&B and pop artists. The successful hit-maker's wife recently filed for divorce, and she has a long list of demands, including not one, but two types of...
Could Obamacare lead couples to divorce?
For many Texas couples, finances are one of the biggest barriers to a divorce. A divorce can be expensive. Plus, those who don't have a job often get their health benefits from the working spouse. In the past, health insurance was a costly expense, so many people took...
Making child custody work for all parties in a divorce
Most Texas parents want what's best for their children. However, in a divorce, many couples fight to get what they want - children included - and this leads to a contentious divorce. Parents often unknowingly use children as pawns, causing them anguish and insecurity...
Divorce or separation? Why a long-term separation can be harmful
As many formerly-married Texas residents can attest to, divorce is a life-long decision with many negative consequences. That's why many couples choose to separate first. They believe that time will heal wounds and pave the way for a reconciliation. In some cases, it...
Ways to protect finances in high asset divorce
Texans who have been involved in a divorce know that things can start amicably and then turn messy when money is involved. This is especially true in high asset divorces. When a large sum of money is at stake, the spouses may feel compelled to fight over it to make...
Man takes paternity test, learns twins have two different fathers
In the animal kingdom, puppies, kittens and other baby animals can have different fathers, especially if the female animal was bred by multiple partners while ovulating. What many people might not now is that this is true for humans, too. A 20-year-old Texas woman...
Charlie Sheen and ex-wife in unique family law situation
When Texas couples divorce and children are involved, child support is typically given to the parent who has custody of the children. It is very rare that a parent doesn't have custody but still receives child support payments. However, that's the situation with actor...
