Archive for April, 2009

Are divorce and custody hearings in Texas open or closed?

paegan_scribe asked: I was talking to a friend who lives in another state and she said that custody/child support/divorce hearings are closed where she lives, and she asked if that’s the case in Texas. I think in Texas they’re open, but I want to be sure before I give her an answer.”Create Your Destiny – [...]


How could I get the wife to divorce me without our kid having a bad impression of me?

Eddie Cacciatore, Private Eye asked: For example, I could simply have an affair, but that would have a negative affect on my child’s perception of me.
Any ideas out there?
I’m just saying, if a win-win situation came along — for example, a rich George Clooney type falls madly for her (why?!!!) — then I’m off [...]


When does the health insurance coverage drop after your divorce is final?

kierr31 asked: Hi! My divorce decree was signed by the judge today. I have health insurance through my now ex-husband. Am I now, as of today no longer covered under his health insurance? OR is there a period of time you are covered for briefly after divorce, like a 30 day buffer of some kind? [...]


How do I get a divorce in Texas without a lawyer?

Attia asked: We have two children, but we have agreed to full joint custody. Neither of us can afford an attorney.


How come generally women get everything when it comes to divorce, child custody, and child support?

John J asked: Most women will say that its fair because they have the advantage. Why would any hard working responsible man want to get married into modern day slavery? It should be just as fair for the man and women equally. I guess only the person who wants it to be fair [...]