Are you and your spouse considering divorce? Do you want to avoid fighting things out in court? If you do, an uncontested divorce may be the right move for you.Many couples in Texas who are thinking about ending their marriages do not want the dissolution process to...
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How are taxes handled for alimony?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 22, 2017 | Spousal Support (Alimony)
When you are ordered to pay alimony or if you have an order to be paid alimony in Texas, one thing you have to pay attention to are your tax obligations at the federal level. The IRS has very specific rules for what you must claim when paying or receiving alimony. Not...
What are some same sex couple custody issues?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 14, 2017 | Child Custody
As you likely know, same-sex couples face some unique legal issues when it comes to child custody. Texas courts are still adjusting to the legalization of same-sex marriage and laws have not quite caught up when it comes to divorce and custody issues. This can lead to...
Can you end your marriage while avoiding a divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 7, 2017 | Divorce
There are many reasons why a person would want to avoid divorce, even when he or she wants to end a marriage. Annulment is an alternative to divorce, and it can accomplish many of the same things that a divorce does. However, the main difference between the two is...
Special concerns for same-sex couples divorcing
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 7, 2017 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
When same sex marriage became legal, it was a huge win for same sex couples, but it also presented new challenges in states, such as Texas, where it was not legal before the Supreme Court ruling. It is especially challenging when couples decide to divorce.According to...
Looking back at a notable example of high-asset Texas divorces
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 3, 2017 | High Asset Divorce
Divorce proceedings in Texas are often complicated by financial concerns. This complexity is amplified in situations where either an individual party or the couple holds high value in pensions, real estate, property interests or other diverse financial products. One...
A return to work might prevent a gray divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 20, 2017 | Property Division
Houston is a great place to build a family, a career, a home and a life. Many of our city's residents are living the American dream and hope to one day retire here. Though retirement is commonly viewed as a golden age in which couples can enjoy the fruits of their...
Prenups have become more acceptable
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 10, 2017 | Prenuptial Agreements
Thirty or 40 years ago, prenuptial agreements were relatively unheard of, and even then, they were for the wealthy or celebrities. As the number of divorces has increased, so have the number of people using prenups. Once upon a time, these agreements were viewed as...
Keeping the family nest after divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 28, 2017 | Divorce, Prenuptial Agreements
If you are one of the fortunate ones who have a respectful and workable relationship with your soon-to-be ex, you are probably able to negotiate many of the important decisions that a divorce requires. Ideally, there was minimal contention during the division of...
Divorce mistakes can have present and future ramifications
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 8, 2017 | Divorce
Though you probably hope to go through your divorce proceedings as efficiently as possible, you may already know that your particular case could face complications. However, those complexities do not have to mean that you end up with overwhelming stress and...
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