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...
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...
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...
Some couples usher in a new year with divorce
A new year often means new beginnings, new resolutions and starting things anew. For some couples, it also means saying goodbye to their marriages. Divorce is often sought during this time of year for several reasons. One reason is that couples may wish to not cast a...
Protecting property during a divorce
Some residents of Texas may be interested to learn of a recent article discussing the advantages of preparing some aspects of a divorce ahead of time. More than 800,000 divorces are started every year in the United States, and one of the most difficult issues to...
Carnegie Deli owner Marian Levine files for divorce
The female owner of Carnegie Deli, a well-known eatery in New York City, has recently filed for divorce from her husband. The couple has been married for 22 years. She has filed for divorce because of an affair that he carried on with a former Carnegie waitress for...
