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When a divorce is over and done with and everything from alimony payments to child support has been sorted out, some individuals might feel as if the difficult part is out of the way. After all, other than ensuring that the correct parent claims the children on his or her taxes that year, that is pretty much it, right? Not so, if a Texas couple pursuing a divorce has children who are heading off to college.

For various reasons, some individuals might feel compelled to stay in a marriage that has become exceptionally stressful. New research indicates that this may not be the best route for Texas couples. While a divorce might mean the end of a marriage, it can also be the start of renewed health.

Divorce is no funny business for two big-name comedians that have been separated for over a year-and-a-half now. Comedian Will Arnett finally filed for divorce from his funny-woman wife, Amy Poehler, who has appeared on "SNL" and "Parks and Recreation." He is apparently seeking joint custody of their two sons, a similar request that many divorcing individuals in Texas make.

While it may often appear as though the divorce rate for military members is somewhat higher than their civilian counterparts, the reasons behind their divorces might not be as clear. As the overall rate for domestic violence has decreased in America, military families are at an elevated risk for domestic violence. In Texas, this may play a role in military divorce.

For some children, child support doesn't just provide "extras," such as the ability to participate in school sport teams or extracurricular activities. It provides the financial means to keep a roof over their head and food in their stomachs. In the absence of this support, life can become difficult and unpredictable for both the child and the custodial parent. Texas police recently arrested 15 individuals who reportedly failed to make timely child support payments.

Due to the stress of the job and constant separation, military members may seem to have a higher rate of divorce than civilians do. Female military members, in particular, tend to divorce at a much higher rate than their male counterparts. In fact, those in Texas might be shocked to learn that military divorce is three times higher for women than it is for men.

The history of divorce is generally seen as a combative ordeal. Some may think of divorce in Texas as a wife and husband pitted against each other, embroiled in a fight over who gets the house or the dog. Recently, a movement inside of the state has enacted a shift to change that image. Instead, more and more Texas divorcees are being encouraged to engage in what some call a collaborative divorce.

Following up on a story that was posted on this blog on Feb. 17, 2014, those who have experienced interference with child custody agreements may finally be getting the help they need. On that post, we discussed how some Texas parents were having difficulty getting authorities to take action when the other parent ignored the rules outlined in a custody agreement. Those child custody dispute s may finally be dealt with.

While child support is often an integral building block for a child's life, payments also hinge upon the parent's financial ability. If payments are higher than a Texas parent can afford, that doesn't generally benefit eitherparty. In some instances, going back to court for a reduction in child support payments may be the best course of action for some parents.

Increasingly, fathers are spending much more time with their children than they have in the past. While this is generally viewed to be a positive movement, some fathers are still treated as secondary parents when it comes to child custody. Fathers' rights in Texas and elsewhere across the United States seem to be at the forefront of many child custody disputes during a divorce.

Certain holidays throughout the year tend to yield a higher rate of marriage proposals. Christmas and Valentine's Day are both busy times for jewelers and those about to pop the big question. For the recently engaged in Texas, divorce is normally a far cry from their mind. But according to the Centers for Disease Control, women may wish to give a little more thought to the potential of divorce.

Time spent with a child can form invaluable memories for most parents. But there are some Texas parents who say that they're being robbed of those precious moments with their children, and they claim that law enforcement isn't doing much to help. Instead, their child custody incidents are being turned back over to the already overwhelmed family court.

When a marriage involving children ends in divorce, two issues are generally at the top of most parents to-do lists. Child custody andchild support may be the biggest obstacles that some Texas couples tackle over the course of their divorce proceedings. One city has recently aimed to improve wait times for child support hearings by hiring a second judge. Although wait times have indeed gone down, residents still claim that not much else has changed.

Divorce is not necessarily a pleasant experience for most people. Some may wish to simply be done with the process as quickly as possible. However, there may be a time that hiring a new divorce attorney and starting all over may be the best option. Texas residents who are wondering whether they need a new attorney should keep an eye out for a couple of red flags.

Child support is often an integral financial support in the life of a child. When payments are late or even nonexistent, it can sometimes be detrimental to the child's best interest. Sometimes music lessons or new shoes might have to wait until the payments are received -- if not something more vital like food or heat payments being made on time by the custodial parent. One Texas father claims that despite falling behind on his child support payments due to a clerical mistake, he was all paid-up when he was sentenced to jail time.

It's no secret that going through a divorce can lead to emotional turmoil and stress, even for the person who actually initiated the divorce. This is because the future remains unknown both in terms of potential relationships and finances following divorce in Texas. However, remaining in a marriage that has gone sour can also contribute to health issues -- particularly to issues with one's bones, recent research shows.

A prominent Texans running back is facing claims that he fathered a child last year. The woman -- who has chosen to keep her identity a secret -- alleges that Arian Foster is the father of her unborn child. If DNA testing proves this to be true, then the Texas football star will be responsible for child support payments.

The day-to-day stresses of many marriages, such as finances and child care, might be too much for some married couples in the best of situations. Many military families in Texas face those same stressors on top of an already strained lifestyle. A 2012 study revealed that military divorce occurs at a significantly high rate.

When a couple decides to call it quits, some people may wonder about the reasons behind the marital split. While divorce can be a very personal subject, research from 2013 has shown that some factors make divorce more likely. Texas residents in the process of divorce may even find that some common reasons for divorce apply to them as well.

According to recently released data from the Pentagon, the divorce rate among American service members in Texas and across the nation appears to have fallen in the past year. The statistics focus on divorce filings by women within the military. This is in direct contrast to the numbers from 2011, which had the highest historical rate, noted at 8 percent. In 2013 the rate of military divorce fell to 7.2 percent, a significant reduction.

When a Texas couple goes through a divorce, the list of tasks that require attention can seem endless. There are innumerable decisions that must be made and details to take care of, so much so that many feel overwhelmed at the mere prospect of adding to those chores. However, once the divorce has been made final, there are several additional paperwork matters that must be attended to.

There are many Texas couples ready to take the plunge and say yes -- to divorce. Chances are, many of them put off filing for fear of uncertainties about the future. It is completely normal to feel unsettled by the changes brought on by divorce, but the future may be brighter than you think. One recent study suggests that life may even be better after a divorce.

At the beginning of the year, we talked about a win for a fathers' rights that gave other Texas dads hope they could achieve the same fate. The case involved a woman who gave her daughter up for adoption as the baby's father was due to deploy with the military. After he was allegedly deceived into giving up his rights, he was able to regain custody of his child. The case has recently taken a turn, after the U.S. Supreme Court gave the adoptive parents custody again, and they were able to take back the child, and are now suing the father for $1 million for legal fees as he tried to protect his fathers' rights.

Many Texas parents may find themselves wondering how their children will handle things both during and after the divorce. Divorce can be stressful for adults, so it is certainly stressful for the children involved. Anytime a divorce occurs, and children are involved, it can be helpful to remember that the divorce can be used as somewhat of a teaching or learning experience for the children.

Many Texas couples who are either getting ready to file for divorce or are already going through the divorce process may wonder what they can do to help their case. Of course, honesty and cooperation are of the best ways to make a divorce successful, but there are many other things one can do to help. No matter how right a person may be in divorce court, it is still up to a judge to decide the outcome, and how one behaves can absolutely play a role in the decision making.

Parents in Texas can vary from household to household, but one thing they can agree on is that children are expensive. Newborn days are filled with weekly trips to buy expensive diapers and formula, not to mention daycare costs that must be factored in. As children get older, it only gets more expensive, with most kids needing school clothes, shoes, extracurricular costs for schooling and even braces. It is not fair for parents to have to deal with this financial struggle alone, so the noncustodial parent will generally be held responsible for expenses, too. A failure to meet this obligation can have serious consequences, like the 10 parents who have just been arrested in Texas for failure to pay court-ordered child support.

For many parents in Texas, child custody is one of the most difficult issues that their family may face in a divorce. Celebrating birthdays, holidays, and other family-oriented events are often very different for divorced couples with children. Custody arrangements related to divorce often require that each parent creates a schedule for alternating family time on these special days.

Residents of Texas know that going through a divorce is a difficult time for all parties involved. Things can often get heated and by the end of the process, couples can end up feeling worse-off than they were before. Divorce does not need to end this way, though. There is a way to end up having mutual respect and possibly a friendship after the divorce -- getting it done sooner rather than dragging thing out for a lengthy time.

For Texas families, the process of a divorce is a tough one. There are so many emotions occurring, and sometimes things can get heated. It doesn't have to be bad, though. There are strategies that families can use to get through a divorce without the added stress, and it all begins with a good lawyer on your side.

When family members are at odds over the care and custody of a child, the matter can quickly become heated. Many people feel a compelling need to protect the children that they love, and this level of emotion can easily overtake one's sense of reason. This may be the case for a Texas grandmother who is now facing a serious criminal charge after a child custody fight.