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Property division rules in Texas

December 26, 2014 By legal staff - W.C.

There are lots of difficult decisions that must be made when a couple decides to end their marriage. After child custody matters, perhaps the most important is deciding how to divide property amongst the divorcing couple. However, the couple's choice is not the only deciding factor-where a couple decides to divorce is also important. Some states follow the equitable distribution rules whereas some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Tagged With: alimony, child custody, divorce, emotions, property division, spousal support

TX property division: alimony issue in heated billionaire divorce

October 30, 2014 By legal staff - W.C.

Although many couples initially wish to end their marriage amicably, that does not mean that disagreements will not come up. Sometimes, these disagreements can become so heated that they lead to a particularly contentious divorce. Texas residents may be interested to hear that the divorce between billionaire and hedge-fund manager Ken Griffin and his wife has turned bitter. Griffin's wife … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Tagged With: alimony, divorce, prenuptial agreements, property division, spousal support

Griffith seeking divorce, spousal support from husband

June 12, 2014 By legal staff - W.C.

Eighteen years of marriage may not sound like a lot to Dallas residents but for most Hollywood couples, 18 years is nearly an eternity. This is how long actors Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith were married before Griffith filed for divorce late last month. According to the divorce petition, the reasons for the divorce are irreconcilable differences. The two first worked together on a movie … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Tagged With: child support, divorce, divorce legal issues, property division, spousal support

The benefits of taking a break prior to filing for divorce

April 3, 2014 By legal staff - W.C.

Every marriage goes through its ups and downs.  In cases where a marriage is dominated by conflict and unhappiness, some couples choose to take a break and physically separate for a time.  Time spent apart often provides clarity related to why a marriage isn’t working and can help spouses make decisions that will ultimately benefit both moving forward. While it may seem contrary, in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Collaborative Divorce Tagged With: child custody, conflict, spousal support

Preparation and foresight often ease divorce process

December 9, 2013 By legal staff - W.C.

Dallas-area residents have likely heard of divorces or child custody battles that rage on for years. With planning and foresight, however, these types of contentious and drawn-out legal proceedings can often be avoided. In most cases, it's in the interest of both spouses to settle matters related to the division of assets and child custody as quickly and amicably as possible. As with most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Tagged With: child custody, child support, divorce, spousal support

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Tips for keeping Texas finances down in divorce post 50

Divorce is emotionally exhausting at any stage of Texas residents’ lives, but as they grow older and … [Read More...]

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