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Are Wedding and Engagement Rings Marital Property?
According to WeddingWire, the average cost of an engagement ring is over $4,700. They determined this amount after analyzing the cost of engagement rings for 6,000 couples, according to Bustle.com. According to an Emory University study, the larger the amount spent on an engagement ring is actually associated with a higher divorce rate. The… Read More »
How Divorce Affects College Savings Plans in Texas
Savings accounts such as a college savings plan (e.g., Texas Tuition Promise Fund and the Texas College Savings Plan) are divisible assets just like bank accounts or mutual funds. Why? Because Texas is a “community property” state. This means that any property acquired by you or your spouse during the course of the marriage… Read More »
Discovering Undisclosed Assets After a Divorce
You went through the stress and anxiety associated with the divorce process. You disclosed all of your assets and liabilities and were able to get your divorce finalized. Six months later, you discover your spouse had an offshore bank account that was not disclosed or mentioned throughout the entirety of the divorce proceedings. What… Read More »
How Much Is a Divorce Lawyer in Houston Going to Cost?
How Much Is a Divorce Lawyer in Houston Going to Cost? One of the most frequently asked questions by prospective clients looking to retain a Houston divorce lawyer is, “how much will this cost me?” This is a perfectly reasonable question to ask, especially given the stressful and uncertain dynamics associated with a divorce…. Read More »
Divorce After 50? What You Need to Know
Many people are aware that the divorce is fairly high throughout the nation. Indeed, in Texas, there were approximately 4.7 divorces per 1,000 Texans, according to the Texas Office of Court Administration. In terms of the national numbers, the trends indicate that second and third marriages have a much higher divorce rate relative to… Read More »
Understanding Child Support in Texas
One of the most important issues that must be addressed in a divorce is the economic and emotional support of your children. Courts often use the “best interests of the child” standard when deciding custody. In terms of financial support, many courts rely on established guidelines based upon the household income and earning capacity… Read More »
Understanding the Process of Filing for Divorce in Texas
Deciding to get divorced is a major life decision with repercussions for both you and your family. The prospect of starting over may seem daunting and downright overwhelming when you start to contemplate the actual divorce process (e.g., filing paperwork with the court, dividing property, going before a judge, etc.). This is perfectly understandable…. Read More »
Four Tips to Prevent a Contentious Divorce
Getting divorced is a major, life-changing decision. There are plenty of reasons to be anxious and stressed out over the situation such as finding a new place to live, figuring out how you are going to support yourself going forward, worrying about the effects of the divorce on your children, etc. You and your… Read More »
Common Law Divorce and How It Affects Child Custody
In Texas, you do not need a marriage ceremony or engagement rings to get married. There is something called a “common law marriage” where a couple is recognized as married without a marriage license or ceremony. A common law marriage carries the exact same legal effect as a traditional marriage with a ceremony. Requirements… Read More »
Getting Divorced and Having a Special Needs Child
According to a recent U.S. Census study, 54.4 million Americans (which equates to about one in five U.S. residents) have a disability. The number of children and youth between the ages of 3 and 21 receiving special education services was 6.6 million, according to NCES.gov. Among children and youth that received special education services,… Read More »
