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April 29, 2015Articles

Serving a Spouse with Divorce… on Facebook?

When you file for a divorce in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown and San Marcos, you must ensure your spouse receives proper notification of court paperwork. Delivering divorce papers to a spouse is called service of process and proof that your spouse has been served is necessary to move forward with the case. An experienced family law attorney knows that sometimes it can be complicated to serve a spouse with divorce papers, especially if he...

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February 25, 2015Articles

Is Divorce More Likely If You Live Together Before Marriage?

In Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown and San Marcos, many people make the choice to live together before they get married. While some believe that living together prior to tying the knot is a good thing because you can determine if you are actually happy under the same roof, there is conflicting evidence about what non-marital cohabitation means for marriage and divorce. A family law attorney knows that living together when not married can also...

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January 26, 2015Articles

Lifestyle Clauses in Texas Prenuptial Agreements

Couples divorcing in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown and San Marcos will need to divide up property and assets. This process can quickly become contentious and messy, and it can have a big financial impact on your life. Just recently, the news has been full of reports of one of the largest divorce settlements in U.S. history. An oil tycoon was ordered to pay his ex close to $1 billion as part of their divorce,...

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November 29, 2014Articles

The Family Home in Your Austin Divorce

Afamily law attorney knows that many complicated issues generally arise during the process of ending a marriage. One of the biggest questions many couples face is what to do about a shared family home. For most people, their home is the biggest asset they will divide. It is also an asset that many couples have a shared mortgage on, which complicates things further. Recently, the Wall Street Journal published a comprehensive article on some of...

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November 26, 2014Articles

Tips for a Peaceful Texas Divorce

The process of getting a divorce can be very stressful, if you let it. The long-term impacts of the stress from your divorce can be damaging to your health and can make it more difficult for you to move on with your life. A family law lawyer can help make the process easier for you by negotiating a settlement on your behalf, advising you of your rights and representing you in court. However, you will...

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October 31, 2014Articles

Probate Disputes May Take Many Forms

After a death occurs, the will must be probated. This means that the executor of the estate must go to court, and the will must be validated. The estate must be valued, creditors paid off and taxes paid. The remaining value of the estate must be distributed according to the terms of the will. The process of probate should be relatively simple, but unfortunately things can quickly become complicated. A probate attorney knows that probate...

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October 27, 2014Articles

Catholic Church Considering Changing Rules on Divorce

Divorce is difficult for anyone, but those who are religious can face added challenges because their religious faith may discourage divorce or otherwise consider divorce to be against the faith. The reality is, divorce happens to around 50 percent of couples and no one of any religious faith should stay trapped in a bad marriage because of their beliefs. Many in the Catholic church are recognizing this reality, and there is a serious effort to...

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September 29, 2014Articles

Have Divorced Parents Lost Their Rights?

Recently, the New York Times published an article by a divorced author who indicated that divorced parents have "lost their rights." The author indicated that "American courts consistently refuse to entertain child-rearing disputes between married parents," but that divorced parents routinely sue each other over child care matters. The result of this is that important decisions are made by courts that should be made by divorced parents working together. While it is true that parents can...

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September 25, 2014Articles

Should You Have a Trust to Avoid Probate?

Many people consider creating a trust to avoid probate and to reduce the potential that their estate will be subject to taxes after death. Recently, Forbes looked at the question of whether it actually makes sense for many individuals and families to have a trust. The answer to whether you should create a trust or not is going to be specific to your situation, but you need to make the decision to create a trust...

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August 28, 2014Articles

The Importance of Clarity During the Texas Divorce Process

Getting a divorce can be a stressful experience, especially if only one spouse wants to end the marriage. As a recent article on Psych Central explained, it is essential for the person who wants the divorce to be honest and upfront with his or her spouse and to be clear about all intentions. Trying to be too nice or sending mixed signals can be harmful for all parties involved. One of the best ways to ensure...

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