Disputes related to money are regarded to be one of the primary sources of contention in marriages. More and more Texas couples are recognizing the advantages of prenuptial agreements. With the assistance of an experienced family law attorney -- and even a mediator --...
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With legal guidance property division may be less stressful
Some divorces are calm and amicable while others are contentious and stressful. Regardless, some level of pain will be experienced, and limiting conflict may lessen the pain. While it could be regarded as a truism, any divorce is less stressful if both parties can...
Is a prenuptial agreement necessary for farm couples?
A prenuptial agreement is a contract that is signed between two parties before their marriage. Such agreements are commonly drafted by each spouse's respective legal representative. The signatures of both parties to the agreement must be notarized to indicate that...
How do you protect your business during property division?
Small business owners and entrepreneurs in Texas may be working so hard on building successful businesses that they fail to stop to think of the consequences of a divorce -- either theirs or those of their business partners. Texas is a community property state, and an...
Is child custody an option when caring for grandchildren?
When grandparents in Texas agree to take over the care of their grandchildren, their decisions may be emotional. The legal implications may only become evident later. In order to raise a happy and healthy grandchild, certain legal issues may need to be addressed. If...
More couples recognizing the benefits of a prenuptial agreement
Many couples in Texas decide that their circumstances and the value of their assets do not justify prenuptial agreements. However, as more and more individuals enter into marriages when they already have successful careers and substantial assets, prenuptial agreements...
Debts form part of marital property division in Texas divorce
Credit card debts accumulated during a marriage are regarded as marital property during the division of marital assets in divorce proceedings. Texas is a community property state, and even if a particular debt is in the name of one spouse, both may be held...
Child custody: What represents the best interests of a child?
Whenever the parents of Texas children decide to get divorced, those parents may have to deal with child custody issues. It is known that the primary concern of family courts is the best interests of the children -- but what does that actually mean? Is it merely based...
No prenuptial agreement? A postnup can protect your assets
Almost every person entering into a marriage has an asset he or she wants to protect. However, many Texas couples fail to sign a prenuptial agreement because they feel the value of their assets does not warrant it. Sooner or later, most married couples disagree...
Mediation can help couples to resolve child custody issues
Many divorcing couples in Texas find it impossible to agree on matters related to child custody, also known as conservatorship and possession of their children. However, they may also not be keen to having such important decisions made by a judge in the family court...

