A study by the Center for Contemporary Families found that four out of every ten marriages in 2013 involved at least one divorced spouse. The study also found that marriages in which both spouses had a previous divorce accounted for 20 percent of all marriages. The research also showed that nearly half of all adults […]
A recent poll by the Pew Research Center found that 72 percent of Americans favor allowing undocumented immigrants to stay in the U.S. if they meet specific requirements. The poll asked more than 2,000 adults about their opinions on how issues surrounding undocumented immigrants should be handled. The survey also recorded answers to opinion-based questions […]
Ever since the invention of the automobile, drivers have fantasized about a self-driving car. Today, companies such as Google, Volvo and Mercedes are working together on vehicles that require minimal input from their drivers. While some drivers welcome the idea of cars that can drive themselves, this technology does raise questions about how auto insurance […]
Damages from hailstorms, tornadoes and record floods in the month of May could total over $1 billion in Texas storm insurance claims, according to the Insurance Council of Texas. Mark Hanna, a spokesman for the state insurance council, estimated that auto-related Texas storm insurance claims alone could exceed $250 million. While state and federal authorities […]
After nearly a decade without a major hurricane, residents may see a decrease in their Florida storm insurance premiums. Florida storm insurance rates currently run at twice the national average, with annual premiums of more than $2,000 for state residents. However, the lack of major claims has led to a boost in the state’s insurance […]
A federal appeals court refused an Obama Administration request to lift an injunction in the immigration lawsuit brought by 26 state attorneys general. The immigration lawsuit is seeking to repeal President Barack Obama’s executive orders, which they maintain are unconstitutional. The three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to keep an […]
When a couple finds that their marriage isn’t working out, they may consider divorce as an option. Texas divorce law can be complicated, especially if the couple must deal with custody arrangements for minor children from the marriage. While Texas divorce law is not as strict as some states, spouses should consult with an attorney […]
Parents of a South Carolina boy who had his penis surgically removed as an infant have filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the hospital and the state’s child welfare agency. Mark and Pam Crawford filed the medical malpractice lawsuit on behalf of their son, M.C. The boy was born with both male and female organs, […]
Heavy rains in the Houston and Austin areas are expected to bring record numbers of Texas flood insurance claims. The storms occurred over the Memorial Day holiday and dumped as much as 12 inches of rain to some parts of the state. Thousands of homes, businesses and vehicles were affected by the high waters. More […]
At least a dozen states have recently enacted stricter divorce laws, including longer separation periods and mandatory parenting classes for divorcing spouses. States ranging from Massachusetts to Oklahoma have enacted more stringent divorce laws, either for political expediency or in an effort to streamline the court systems. In some states, the tougher divorce laws force […]