Individuals in Texas who are divorcing and dealing with domestic violence in their relationship may want to obtain a protective order. A protective order can stop another individual from stalking or threatening them. In an emergency, a court can issu...
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Don’t forget about retirement assets during your divorce
Getting divorced at any age can have a significant impact on your finances. It is important to understand how your divorce may change your retirement goals, especially if you are close to retiring. News reports continue to show that the divorce ra...
Read MoreStudy compares divorce rates of health care professionals
Texas residents looking to enter the health care field may want to learn about a new study on the divorce rates of medical professionals. Researchers in Massachusetts analyzed the responses to survey questions that were posed to more than 240,000 hea...
Read MoreCommunity property and divorce in Texas
When two people choose to get a divorce in Texas, they must figure out how they will divide their assets. This can be particularly difficult, especially if both parties brought property into a marriage or obtained a large amount of property or financ...
Read MoreDivorce and personal injury settlements
In some cases, Texas couples decide that it is time to divorce even if they are waiting on an award from a personal injury or medical malpractice settlement. While it may seem like the award should be split evenly, this is not always the case. In gen...
Read MoreMarriages, partnerships and finances
As Texas residents may know, traditional marriages are fully protected legally and financially by state and federal laws. After the Supreme Court ruled the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, many same-sex couples now are guaranteed the same pr...
Read MoreMaking divorce easier for Texas divorcees
While stories of billionaire oil tycoon Harold Hamm's $975-million check may come to mind in recent divorce settlements, not every divorce will be this extreme. The average Texas couple doesn't have millions in the waiting, of course, but every dolla...
Read MoreNoncustodial parents may be granted virtual visitation
Parents in Texas who are seeking visitation rights might be concerned that they will not be allowed to stay in contact with their child as much as they would like. A parent in this situation may want to request that virtual visitation be included in ...
Read MoreGetting a divorce in Texas when uncontested
A divorce usually entails determining a plan for any children a couple might have and dividing property and debts. An individual can get a divorce in Texas if they or their spouse have lived in the state for six months or longer. However, a couple us...
Read MoreGrandparents’ rights and child custody in Texas
Sometimes, situations will occur in families that make grandparents feel they should try to get custody of a grandchild. Texas does recognize grandparent rights, but in order for a grandparent to receive custody of a child, certain factors must first...
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