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Pop star’s ex says they had common law marriage in Texas
Texas is one of only a few states that still have common law marriage on the books. That means a couple can be considered married even though they never actually tied the knot, so long as three requirements are met: The couple must: Agree to be married, Live together in Texas as husband and… Read More »
When one parent wants to move away with a child
Child custody and visitation orders are put in place in effort to provide the child with stability, that’s why once they are in place, it is very difficult to change them. However, life is full of changes, and when a parent wants to move away with the child, whether it is out of the… Read More »
When is the right time to meet with a divorce lawyer?
This is the question that many Texas residents have when they think that a divorce may be in their future, but aren’t quite sure if they are willing to give up on their marriage just yet. Oftentimes, people in this situation are hesitant to reach out to a lawyer because they think it means… Read More »
Divorced with kids? There are tax issues you should know about
It’s that time of year when many Texas residents begin preparing their federal income tax returns. If you went through divorce last year and have children, there are several tax issues that you should know about. First, it is important to determine if you can file head of household. This filing status typically allows… Read More »
How to truly recover from divorce
Everyone knows that going through divorce can be hard. In fact, it can end up being one of the most difficult times in a person’s life. However, divorce is something that people can recover from, both financially and emotionally. The best way to move on from a divorce financially is by preparing ahead of… Read More »
What the Hamm divorce can teach us about high asset divorce (2 of 2)
Welcome back. In our last post, we began discussing one of the biggest divorces of the decade, that of oil magnate Harold Hamm and his wife of more than 25 years, Sue Ann Arnall (formerly Hamm). The case made headlines once again last week when Arnall rejected a check from Hamm for nearly $1… Read More »
What the Hamm divorce can teach us about high asset divorce (1 of 2)
The divorce case of oil magnate Harold Hamm and his wife of more than 25 years, Sue Ann Arnall, could go down in history as one of the most expensive divorces of all time. To get you up to speed, Hamm founded the wildly successful oil company Continental Resources prior to the couple’s marriage…. Read More »
How paternity affects custody and support disputes
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to prove paternity should there be a custody or support dispute between the two parents. Most of the time, these cases are the result of a mother who wants to collect child support from the person she claims to be the father of the child. Formally establishing… Read More »
Child custody in Texas: what you need to know
Texas families navigating the divorce process know how difficult it can be to make important decisions regarding child custody and other important factors. It is important to have the assistance of a lawyer who can help you successfully maneuver through this difficult process, especially when there is disagreement regarding child custody. An lawyer familiar… Read More »
Texas judge sends Pilar Sanders to jail for violating custody order
It isn’t often that Texas residents are sent to jail for violating their divorce decrees, but it is possible as a case involving Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders and his ex-wife shows. The divorce of Deion and Pilar has been volatile from the very beginning, involving claims of abuse, social media rants… Read More »