San Antonio Legal Blog

Money is on the minds of most people quite often. There are certain times in a person's life when financial concerns may rush to the forefront, and divorce is an event that could trigger such concerns. If Texas residents do not understand their financial affairs or how to protect themselves while ending their marriages, they could land in a difficult predicament.

First, if a couple has joint credit accounts, it is a wise step to close those accounts as soon as possible. Leaving these accounts open could result in one particularly disgruntled spouse racking up a substantial balance for which both parties could wind up liable. If closing the account right away is not an option for whatever reason, an individual may consider having the account frozen to prevent vengeful activity.

Many parents find it joyful and nerve-wracking to watch their children grow and try new things. They often feel nervous sending their kids out on the road as teenagers because car accidents can take place at any time. Unfortunately, young people are not immune to suffering serious or fatal injuries in such events when they occur.

It was recently reported that an accident between a car and a pickup truck in Texas resulted in the deaths of two teens. Details on the incident were few, but it was mentioned that it occurred at an intersection. The driver of the pickup truck, who was reported as being a 61-year-old man, attempted to flee the scene on foot but was later apprehended by authorities. At the time of the report, he was still in custody with a $250,000 bond.

Sharing the road with 18-wheelers can be unnerving at times. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles make them hard to maneuver and slow down in time to avoid an accident. When a truck driver is not paying attention or driving erratically, it can greatly increase the chances he or she may cause a serious accident. This seems to be just what happened with a recent multi-vehicle accident in Texas where truck driver negligence may have been a causal factor in the fatal wreck.

The accident occurred on the afternoon of Friday, April 19, in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 near Weatherford. Apparently, traffic was backed up near the 408 mile marker when the driver of a semi failed to slow down and slammed into the rear of an SUV. The resulting collision caused the SUV to strike a car in front of it, which, in turn, caused the car to hit a pickup truck in front it. The semi may have also struck the pickup, according to police.

When you are in a marriage, there are often two people bringing home an income, especially when you're a low-income family. Both support the home, because without the other, it would be difficult to survive.

In the case of a divorce, this can throw both people into a financial crisis. Surviving on $50,000 a year might be possible, but $25,000 or less could be an impossibility. The lesser earning spouse might want to seek spousal support, but depending on the cost of living and how much is needed by the higher-earning spouse, that might not be possible.