Have you heard about the pending high-profile divorce between celebrities Johnny Depp and Amber Heard? So far, their case has been full of high-conflict issues, including requests for alimony and accusations of domestic abuse. While every marriage - and every...
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The Dos and Don’ts of high-asset divorces in Texas
During a Texas divorce, who gets the house? The cars? The retirement accounts?Going through a divorce can be draining - emotionally, financially, and physically. From filling out tedious financial affidavits, known as Financial Information Statements and Sworn...
What should I do with a restraining order against me?
Parents embroiled in custody and parenting time disputes may already be stressed out. The prospect of one person deciding when or whether you can see your own children is enough to make a bad situation much worse. If the relationship is particularly contentious, it is...
Is your spouse trying to hide assets in the divorce?
There are enough questions that accompany the divorce process. Where will I live? Will I receive spousal support payments? What will happen to our joint property? These are all common questions to have when going through a divorce. For some spouses, though, there is...
5 reasons to get a postnup agreement in Texas
While most people are familiar with the term "prenup" or prenuptial agreement, a "postnup" or postnuptial agreement is often lesser-known as a marital contract.What is the difference?A prenuptial agreement is a document that is drawn up prior to a marriage which...
Can high conflict marriages lead to depression?
It's no secret that a stressful marriage can wear down its victims through a process of emotional attrition. Indeed, even good marriages take effort. But when the relationship is "difficult" to manage in addition to the stress of juggling responsibilities to jobs,...
A Texas divorce impacts finances on many levels
When a Texas marriage ends, the parties' expenses will increase while income decreases from two incomes to one. This can naturally have a significant impact on the financial picture of each party after a divorce is finalized. If each is aware of all the financial...
How to divorce-proof your Texas business
When business owners divorce, not only are they facing drastic changes in their personal lives, they are also facing major disruptions in their businesses. The time and energy required to finalize a divorce has a major impact on one's ability to run a company.Not only...
A divorce in Texas can affect the marital home, finances
The family home may be the most valuable asset owned by a married couple. Once a divorce is pending, the fate of that home will impact both parties and also impact the finances of both. Texas residents should be aware of the options for the family home and how those...
Former football player in trouble over child support
Failure to pay court-ordered support for a child can and often does come with serious legal consequences. One former football player is in hot water due to unpaid child support. Texas fans of Clint Session, a former linebacker for the Colts and Jaguars, may already be...