One hotly contested issue in many divorces is that of alimony, known as “maintenance” in Texas. While the opportunity to obtain maintenance in a divorce in Texas is limited, both parties to the divorce will want to see that the maintenance award is fair when it is...
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Paternity makes a difference for fathers and their children
Fathers have rights, but in some cases, they need to assert themselves to get those rights recognized. When fathers aren’t married, they will need to take additional steps to make sure they have the legal access to their children that they desire. Fathers who are...
Who gets the house in the divorce?
After child custody, the most dreaded aspect of a divorce is most likely property division. Who gets what, who owns what and who came into the marriage with what—these questions are highly contested in family law and can drag out the divorce process for a painful...
Do reimbursement claims eliminate the need for a prenup?
It sometimes makes sense for married couples to keep their assets separate, particularly if they are remarrying. However, some may feel that outlining this in a prenup sends the wrong message or sets the wrong tone for the marriage, perhaps making it seem closer to a...
Reasons for getting a postnuptial agreement
Before entering marriage, engaged couples often execute prenuptial agreements as a precaution against timely and costly litigation if they ever divorce. Spouses may also enter postnuptial agreements that handle many similar matters after they marry. Married couples...
Recent celebrity divorce escalation shows divorce is complicated
Divorce, like any legal proceeding, can either be fairly straight forward or extremely complicated. However, because of the emotions involved in separating a couple back into two individuals, when a divorce becoming contentious, one’s life can often be blow up. This...
After a crash, get to the hospital for a complete medical exam
In the aftermath of a car accident, your first question is often what you should do next. You may have thought you felt fine, but so much was happening it was hard to take everything in and determine how your body was affected by the collision. To give you a simple...
Injuries caused by drunk drivers can change lives
There are plenty of dangers to be aware of on the roads in Texas, but perhaps no danger is as reckless and unpredictable as drunk drivers. Despite decades of public awareness campaigns designed to make us all aware of the exact danger that could arise from getting...
Help for car accident victims suffering with brain injuries
Brain injuries, unfortunately, can be a common type of injury suffered in car accidents. In fact, car accidents are the second-leading cause of traumatic brain injuries. Victims who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car accident need to know what they...
How does spousal maintenance work in Texas?
Divorce can upend financial stability and the ability to pay for your needs. Child support and spousal support are intended to alleviate these concerns. In Texas, spouses must meet certain thresholds to receive spousal maintenance, also known as spousal support or...