A divorce involves many complex and serious life changes for any couple. One of these issues that Plano residents may wish to be aware of is the effect that a divorce has on a person's taxes.Several aspects should be considered when evaluating these changes. First,...
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Socialite lobbyist alleging harassment by wife
Some political figures and other residents in Texas may be probably paying close attention to a divorce that is building in Washington, D.C. That is because the divorce involves one of the most powerful lobbyists in the area. On April 3, Tony Podesta filed for divorce...
Complex division issues for high-asset couples in Texas
Divorce can be a difficult time for many couples. This can be true especially in cases where property division involves substantial assets. Couples with a large number of assets, particularly illiquid assets such as hedge funds or interest in a business, may find it...
How social media can be harmful in a divorce
With social media like Twitter and Facebook being as popular as they are, individuals going through a divorce in Texas may not think twice about venting about their ex to people in their online networks. However, some family law attorneys caution that anything put out...
Divorce settlement agreements and child support issues
Texas law holds that both parents must support their child up to the age of majority or the time of emancipation. Although they maybe required by the court to continue making payments until after they graduate high school, in most cases the expectation of financial...
Texas health insurance no longer holding up divorce
Leaving a marriage and filing for divorce in Plano may be easier today for spouses who are difficult to insure. Those who previously relied on their spouse's employer to provide their health care insurance can now apply for coverage under the Affordable Care Act...
Pet custody disputes increasing in divorce
Texas residents may be interested in how pet ownership is treated during divorce proceedings. According to a survey conducted by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, approximately 27 percent of the attorneys who responded said they have seen an increase over...
Shared parenting concept linked to more dads having child custody
Texas child advocates may have noticed that changes in how family law courts apply the venerable "best interests of the child" litmus test for deciding whom that child will live with have unexpectedly given a boost for to single-dad households. The concept of shared...
Child custody and relocation
In Texas and all around the country, family law judges have to make hard decisions on what is in the best interests of children affected by divorce. Some of the most difficult may be those child custody situations in which a custodial parent is seeking to relocate...
Witherspoon and Philippe make $266,500 profit on property sale
Texas fans of Reese Witherspoon and her ex-husband Ryan Philippe probably know that they were married for seven years, had two kids and then divorced in 2007. In recent years, the couple lost quite a bit of money on their property sales. She recently sold her Ojai...
