Although divorce is the last thing anybody would wish to go through, some Texas couples decide to file for divorce as soon as a marital crack appears. With the many aspects that will need negotiation, such as child custody, parenting and visitation plans, and property...
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Older and getting married? Consider a prenuptial agreement
The average age of couples walking down the aisle is said to be increasing. While previous generations typically got married in their early 20s, millennials say "I do" closer to 30 years of age. Also, many same-sex couples who have been together for years can now get...
Postnuptial or prenuptial agreement can avoid divorce contention
Although some celebrity divorces involve months or even years of bitter legal battles, the divorces of others may even provide valuable lessons to divorcing couples nationwide, including some in Texas. When Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith announced their...
Property division can be successfully navigated by women
Women nationwide, including in Texas, are often stereotyped as more emotional and less knowledgeable than men when it comes to family finances. Regardless of these preconceived ideas, times have changed. Today, women as well as men know how to protect their...
Appraisal for property division is typically multi-faceted
Divorcing couples in Texas typically have many important matters to cover in negotiations. Property division can be a contentious process, and accurate valuation of assets is vital. Deciding on what to do with the family residence requires each spouse to know the...
Wages garnished for father whose child support was up to date
When a Texas family court orders child support, there are certain procedures to be followed. Deviating from those procedures and making alternative arrangements for paying can have devastating consequences. A Texas father who chose to pay his ex-wife directly rather...
Millionaire accused of concealing assets before property division
Many couples nationwide, including in Texas, are able to end their marriages in amicable manners. However, the contention that sometimes surrounds the property division process can result in costly and time-consuming litigation. High-net-worth couples who never signed...
Child custody not required for parent-child relationships
It is not uncommon to hear remarks from noncustodial parents in Texas saying that they are only seen as a source for money. There is nothing farther from the truth. The most important responsibility of a noncustodial parent is to maintain a loving and close...
Can child support continue after high school graduation?
Some non-custodial parents in Texas may believe that child support always ends on a child's 18th birthday. However, that is not always the case. In legal terms, child support ends when a child reaches the age of majority, which is usually at age 18. This is the...
Divorce: There is much to learn from celebrity break-ups
The high number of well-known couples who have gone through divorces in recent months is staggering, and more couples seem to be added to the list daily. There are certainly lessons to be learned from many of these much-publicized divorces. One aspect of many...
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