There are few relationships in life that are tougher to navigate than a co-parenting relationship in which one of the parties is a narcissist. For reasons that are consistent with a clinical diagnosis of narcissistic personality disorder, it can be virtually...
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Mistakes you should avoid during divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 29, 2023 | Blog, Child Custody, Child Health, Divorce, High Asset Divorce, Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Divorce is a difficult, complex time and process for anyone going through it. It can bring out the worst in people, and emotions often run high, which can sometimes lead to making mistakes. While no one is perfect and everyone makes mistakes once in a while, it is...
Do you have to return the wedding ring?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 28, 2023 | Divorce
When you got engaged, your fiancé gave you an expensive wedding ring. Perhaps they even bragged about how much they paid, proud of having made such an extravagant purchase. But that price point has now become a problem because the two of you are getting divorced. Your...
Could your prenup be invalid?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 24, 2023 | Prenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement is a legal document that people sign before they get married. It addresses the possibility of divorce and usually includes provisions concerning asset division in the event of divorce. For instance, someone may put in a prenup that they get to...
Can a co-parent move away with the child?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 15, 2023 | Child Custody
Divorce involving children can be complex and it may take time to reach an agreement on custody. Generally, the family court prefers parents to have a joint managing conservatorship. This means that each parent has a say in decisions that involve the child’s...
What is the difference between maintenance and support in Texas?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 7, 2023 | Alimony
There are numerous financial matters that spouses need to settle as they prepare for divorce. One of the most hotly-contested issues in many Texas divorces involves a request from one spouse for the other to provide ongoing financial support. What people refer to as...
The family business and divorce: Points to consider
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 31, 2023 | Divorce
Divorce brings many changes to personal relationships and financial and business arrangements. One particular complication arises when the divorcing couple owns a family business. Due to its financial and emotional significance, what happens to the company during...
Why is a commingled inheritance a problem?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 20, 2023 | Property Division
When you are given an inheritance, you may think of it as something that you personally own. Even if you share some of it with your spouse, it’s still money that came from your family. If you get divorced, will that inheritance qualify as a separate asset? Is it...
When one spouse hides marital income by buying cryptocurrency
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 10, 2023 | Divorce
Splitting up marital property can often be the biggest challenge that a divorcing couple is compelled to grapple with. Couples may disagree about what assets are subject to division and also what their belongings are actually worth. Sometimes, one spouse is so eager...
The Hague Convention and international child abduction
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 5, 2023 | International Child Custody Issues
It is every parent's worst nightmare - the kidnapping of their child. Yet, stranger abductions are rare and 90% of the time, it is a parent who is responsible for taking their child. However, that doesn't make the scenario any less terrifying, especially if there is a...
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