Alimony is money paid from one spouse to another in the case of a divorce. To be eligible for alimony, or spousal maintenance, a petition must be made to the court following the divorce. The judge presiding can order spousal maintenance for either spouse if the person...
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Surviving Christmas and child custody
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Dec 22, 2015 | Child Custody
Christmas is a joyous time of year. It can also be one of the most stressful. For parents who have divorced or separated, child custody issues can really put a damper on your holiday spirit. Here are some tips to help you and your ex survive the holiday season with a...
Sharing in retirement fund in a divorce can get sticky
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Dec 18, 2015 | Property Division
Property division is a hot topic when you are getting a divorce. What do you do about retirement accounts and 401ks? How are they divided up? Large estates mean a bigger piece of the pie for you. If a business or foreign accounts and property are involved, it can get...
Texas-native seeks additional payment in celebrity divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Dec 10, 2015 | High Asset Divorce
Actress Stephanie March, a native of Texas, was recently in court seeking additional payment based on her divorce agreement with celebrity chef Bobby Flay. According to reports, the couple's marriage ended after Flay cheated on Stephanie March earlier this...
Holiday planning after a divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Dec 7, 2015 | Child Custody
When the holidays get closer, divorced parents often wonder what the best plans are for the children. Do you and your ex simply plan one holiday get-together and let the kids open their Christmas presents? Is it better to have separate holiday celebrations in order to...
Grandparents rights and tribal issues
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 30, 2015 | Grandparent's Rights
Grandparents rights can be a challenging aspect of any custody case. Grandparents often have very strong attachments to their grandchildren, and when a divorce happens, it can significantly alienate the grandparent's time with the grandchildren. It's normal to have...
What you should know about enforcing visitation in Texas
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 26, 2015 | Child Custody
When it comes to visitation after a divorce or separation, your hope is likely that everything will go according to the visitation agreement you have with your child's other parent. Unfortunately, it doesn't always turn out that way. Do you have recourse when...
What are some tips for my finances after a divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 24, 2015 | Property Division
When you've got the divorce behind you and you're ready to embark on your life again as a single person, you may think it will be rather easy. The judge signed off on the divorce decree and your attorney got everything you asked for -- for the most part. Everything...
Should I refuse alimony payments?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 20, 2015 | Alimony
Alimony is an important subject for any couples who have been married for several years when they begin discussing divorce. While the increase in marriages where both people work full time has changed the way alimony and spousal support are handled, they are still...
After divorce, make the holidays stress-free for your kids
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 13, 2015 | Child Custody
The holidays are among the most difficult times for divorced parents. Whether it's your first holiday season since your break-up or you've been dealing with split custody for awhile, there are some important things to remember. The key is to make the holidays fun and...
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