Houston couples may anticipate a lifelong relationship when they marry, but we all know some marriages are not built for distance. Parenthood continues beyond the end of a break-up or divorce. Whether or not parents were married, former partners or ex-spouses are...
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Month: January 2015
A family law attorney can help with international child custody
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 23, 2015 | Child Custody
Most people have likely heard of at least one international child custody dispute in the news. These cases can be very sensitive and require a great deal of understanding, knowledge and experience. In many cases, the non-custodial parent leaves the country with the...
What kind of alimony might a Texas judge order?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 21, 2015 | Alimony
Texas family laws may be quite a change for Houston residents from other states. For instance, community property rules require judges to split assets and debts between spouses equally during divorce. There's also nothing court-ordered that Texas calls...
How do prenuptial agreements benefit Texas couples?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 15, 2015 | Prenuptial Agreements
A positive attitude is essential for entering into any major physical, financial or emotional commitment. That's true whether you are a marathon runner in training, the owner of a new Houston business or a fiance set to embark on marriage. Optimism is a propellant,...
Property division arguments surface in Hamm divorce appeals
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 8, 2015 | Divorce
Parties in Texas civil cases have the right to appeal a court's decision. According to the American Bar Association, appeals generally must have more substance to them than the unhappiness of a litigant. Appeals often assert there were procedural mistakes or errors in...
Understanding automatic temporary restraining orders in Texas
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 6, 2015 | Divorce, Domestic Violence
When many people hear the term temporary restraining order, they immediately think of a domestic violence situation. However, an automatic temporary restraining order can be issued to keep one spouse from spending, selling, transferring or otherwise getting rid of...
How is Texas alimony eligibility determined?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 1, 2015 | Alimony
When some Houston married couples separate, one spouse provides financial support for the other. In Texas, temporary spousal support covers the separation period prior to divorce. When support continues after the divorce, payments are called spousal maintenance rather...
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