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What steps must be taken to adopt a child in Texas?

October 17, 2014 By Crouch Group

Adoption can be a wonderful way for both parents and children to create a loving family, all while providing the child with all the attention and support they need as they grow up. Potential adoptive parents, however, may have questions as to the steps they will need to take during the adoption process. The following information is for general informational purposes only, but should give you a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adoption Tagged With: adoptive parent, Children, Texas

Tips for keeping Texas finances down in divorce post 50

August 22, 2014 By Crouch Group

Divorce is emotionally exhausting at any stage of Texas residents’ lives, but as they grow older and cross 50, it may be financially exhausting as well.  Where only one in 10 divorcees was over 50-years-old, 20-years ago, last year, a survey revealed a startling one out of four people who divorced now were over 50.  As people live longer and are more financially independent, they are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Divorce Tagged With: divorce in Texas, Over 50, Texas

Texas couples thinking of divorce should look for the signs

January 21, 2014 By Crouch Group

Making the decision to end a marriage is difficult.  Whether the marriage is new or has been ongoing for a decade or more, choosing to file for divorce can be a hard decision to make.  There are signs that a Texas couple can look for to determine if they are already on the track to ending the marriage and beginning a new life as a happy single person. Experiencing problems is … [Read more...]

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

When might a third-party expert help during a Texas divorce?

December 4, 2013 By Crouch Group

Choosing to have the assistance of a Dallas divorce attorney on your side is prudent whether a couple chooses an adversarial or collaborative approach. While an attorney has the legal knowledge to protect clients, legal training doesn’t automatically come with an expert degree in the fields of business, finance, real estate or other specific vocations. In a Texas divorce, there are some cases … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child Custody, Divorce Tagged With: alimony, divorce in Texas, property division, Texas

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