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Archives for May 2015

Am I eligible to receive spousal maintenance after my divorce?

May 29, 2015 By Crouch Group

Alimony, or spousal maintenance as it is called in Texas, is a periodic payment made from one spouse to the other and generally comes from the paying spouse’s income. Texas residents may be aware that when a marriage comes to an end a spouse may be eligible to receive alimony from their soon to be ex-spouse. This is particularly true if the receiving spouse does not have enough property at the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Tagged With: alimony, divorce in Texas, Texas

Understanding property division principles and process helps

May 15, 2015 By Crouch Group

When a couple is divorcing, their assets are divided according to equitable property division rules. The complexity of the process can vary by the number and nature of the assets involved in the divorce process. Understanding the property division process and how it works can lend itself to a smoother divorce process which can save time, money and acrimony for the parties involved. In addition … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Tagged With: property division, Texas

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The Costs of a High Conflict Divorce

A high conflict divorce is one where at least one of the parties in the case is difficult to deal … [Read More...]

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