Many people in Texas who are contemplating divorce may not know what to expect. Once an individual has selected an attorney and made the first appointment, they should gather information and be prepared to answer questions. The attorney's objective w...
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Rockers Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale file for divorce
Texas music fans may be interested to learn that Gwen Stefani filed for divorce from Gavin Rossdale on Aug. 3. The two rock stars have been married for 13 years. According to court papers, which were filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Stefani cited...
Read MoreAvoiding legal pitfalls in Texas divorces
Texas couples often make many mistakes when it comes to filing for divorce. These mistakes can range from benign to criminal, with consequences ranging from needless legal expenses to making unnecessary financial concessions in the final decree. How ...
Read MoreThe Garner and Affleck divorce and prenups
While many Texas residents may be following the news that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are divorcing after a fairly lengthy marriage and three children, they may not be aware of some of the implications of when the divorce was filed. In California...
Read MoreFactors that help courts decide who keeps the pets in divorces
Courts in Texas and around the country have traditionally viewed family pets as personal property in divorce cases. However, many couples consider their pets as family members. As a result, instead of awarding ownership to whoever is listed as the ow...
Read MoreRelationships with parents matter to family law courts the most
Courts in Texas and other states typically try to act within the best interests of any minor children in divorce cases, and this means that judges will usually fashion orders that will allow both parents to have some involvement in a child's life. Th...
Read MoreDivorce requires division of marital debts
Texas is a community property state. This means that, in the event of a divorce, an equal split of property will be the default approach unless negotiation and documentation determine otherwise. Included in the separation of financial affairs are deb...
Read MoreCelebrity divorce raises Social Security quaestions
Texas residents may have read media reports indicating that the Hollywood power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are likely to be ending their marriage. Garner and Affleck will file for divorce just before their 10-year wedding anniversary acco...
Read MorePolygamist leader’s wife seeks child custody
Texas parents may have heard that, on June 10, it was revealed that a wife of Lyle Jeffs, a polygamist and a leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, filed for custody of two of her children after she feared that they...
Read MoreFinancial mistakes to avoid in a divorce
Texas residents who are divorcing should keep in mind that there are a few common financial mistakes that people tend to make in this situation. One of those arises from not having handled the household financial affairs. People should familiarize th...
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