One of the many questions in any divorce is the determination of spousal support. This question is particularly complicated in same-sex divorces, as there are no specific laws or precedents to rely on. Here we'll look at some of the factors that a judge may consider...
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How do NFTs impact your divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 13, 2022 | Divorce
The digital age is amazing in many ways, but it also creates scenarios where it can be hard to know where all your money (or your spouse’s money) could be hiding. NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are a way for digital artists and creators to get paid for work through a...
Does your ex have Bitcoin wallets?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 6, 2022 | Divorce
Bitcoin is certainly not the only type of cryptocurrency out there. There are hundreds of different coins to choose from, and cryptocurrency in general has become very popular over the last few years. Millions of dollars move through different wallets and exchanges...
I’m divorcing my same-sex spouse: Can I still see my kids?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 1, 2022 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
In 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that the constitutional right to marry extends to same-sex couples. This ruling applies to all fifty states and allows same-sex couples access to benefits equal to that of opposite-sex married couples. ...
3 things that can make divorce more contentious
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Apr 24, 2022 | Divorce
Not all divorces wind up being contentious, but the ones that do are often difficult to navigate and involve a lot of disagreements between spouses. This can make the process take longer, and you have to make sure that your spouse isn’t doing things to take advantage...
What types of jobs can complicate child support calculations?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Apr 20, 2022 | Child Support
Last summer, we discussed how Texas' child support laws calculate how much a noncustodial parent should pay. We also talked about how people whose jobs don't involve a regular paycheck of the same amount every other week can have a more challenging time figuring out...
Can your ex take the kids to Mexico to deprive you of access?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Apr 16, 2022 | Child Custody
With a shared border, it makes sense that people from Mexico might eventually move to Texas. They can easily maintain their relationships with friends and family in Mexico due to their proximity. If your former partner and the other parent of your children have family...
Does your ex have a right to your inheritance?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Apr 14, 2022 | Divorce
As you and your spouse get divorced, the two of you have to divide up all of the assets that you've acquired together during the course of your relationship. Maybe you've bought a car or a home together, or perhaps you just have a savings account where you've been...
Tips for making the most of supervised visits
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Apr 14, 2022 | Child Custody
Most parents want to spend as much time as they can with their children. Unfortunately, that’s not always possible. Some adults who are going through a divorce have something going on that makes the court think the children need to have supervised visits with a...
Divorce gets complicated when you own a business together
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Apr 8, 2022 | Divorce
If you and your spouse are business owners, perhaps because you started a company after you'd gotten married, this could make things a bit more complicated if you decide to divorce. Your very business is now a shared asset that you both own, and you have to determine...
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