Ask Amy: Costly, common myths about divorce
A major life change like divorce can be stressful and expensive. There are common myths about divorce that can cost you a lot of money. For an episode of Ask Amy, Amy Davis talks with a lawyer who helps women navigate divorce and the top divorce myths that could cost you.
Husband of bride killed in wedding night crash says heโs feeling โjust as good as I canโ after tragedy
The husband of the woman who was struck and killed in a crash on the coupleโs wedding night in South Carolina has said he is feeling โjust as good as I canโ after the April tragedy that left him seriously injured.
Bridal looks for wedding season
When the pandemic hit, the wedding season disappeared. But after a 2-year hiatus, itโs back and weโre celebrating! Maybe you, your daughter or granddaughter are getting married? Weโll have gowns on a budget. Even if youโre not getting married, itโs always fun to look at the dresses! Thatโs Friday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.
Vatican excludes gay union blessing as God โcanโt bless sinโ
(Tiziana Fabi/Pool photo via AP)ROME โ The Vatican declared Monday that the Catholic Church won't bless same-sex unions since God โcannot bless sin.โThe Vaticanโs orthodoxy office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued a formal response to a question about whether Catholic clergy have the authority to bless gay unions. Since gay unions aren't intended to be part of that plan, they can't be blessed by the church, the document said. Francis has endorsed providing gay couples with legal protections in same-sex unions, but that was in reference to the civil sphere, not within the church. At the time, Argentine lawmakers were considering approving gay marriage, which the Catholic Church opposes. AdSpeaking of families with gay children, he said: โYou canโt kick someone out of a family, nor make their life miserable for this.
Gay marriages rise 5 years after Supreme Court ruling
The survey revealed noticeable economic differences between male couples and female couples, as well as same-sex couples and opposite-sex couples. Same-sex married couples had a higher median income than opposite-sex married couples, $107,210 compared to $96,932. In same-sex marriages, though, male couples earned more than female couples, $123,646 versus $87,690. According to the survey, same-sex married households were more likely to be in the workforce than opposite-sex married households, 84.6% compared to 80.4%. More than 16% of same-sex married households were interracial couples, double the rate for opposite-sex married couples.
Keeping COVID-19 stress out of your marriage - 5 ways to strengthen your relationship during the pandemic
Marriage spotlight: meet Tristen and CC SuttonTristen and CC Sutton have been married for 13 years. โSo needless to say, that didnโt work,โ CC explained. Before the pandemic, CC was super social, with networking events, dining out and even ballroom dancing. All that extra love has helped them and hitting the road has also helped the marriage stay in stride too. Theyโve managed to put a positive spin on the situation for their marriage and for their three kids.
Houston couple shares special advice during 70th-anniversary parade
HOUSTON โ Houston Fire Department helped a local couple celebrate a milestone 70 years in the making. Along with family, friends, and neighbors, the fire department paraded by the home of Lionel and Grace Ann Russell in Sunnyside for a surprise celebration of their 70th wedding anniversary. โJune 3, 1950, was perhaps the happiest day of my life when I married this woman,โ said Lionel. โShe was a prize.โThey began their marriage with Lionel serving as an air mechanic in the Air Force. Communicate.โThe couple has seen a lot over the years: inside their family and in this world.
Ask 2: How can a couple obtain a marriage license during the coronavirus pandemic?
The question: How can a couple obtain a marriage license during the coronavirus pandemic? Unavailable services include birth and death records, filing a power of attorney, and marriage licenses. However, an article published by Community Impact Newspaper indicated that Harris County residents are heading down south in Galveston County to obtain their licenses, as they got shuttered out. He says his office has seen a spike in marriage licenses from outside the county. You can see the requirements, fees, and more information at the Galveston County website here.
Houston Texansโ J.J. Watt talks wedding plans with soccer player Kealia Ohai
HOUSTON โ Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is making it official this off-season. During an interview on the Dan Patrick Show, Watt said tying the knot with former Houston Dash soccer player Kealia Ohai is one of the top things on his list while football is put on pause. โIโm good at speeches,โ Patrick joked during the interview. I wonโt even stay.โWatt popped the question at sunset by the sea in May 2019. He and Ohai have been dating for nearly three years.