People who pay spousal support in Texas are accustomed to writing this expense off on their taxes. However, alimony may be one more expense that people cannot deduct during tax season.According to CNN, a new tax code says that people will no longer be able to...
Blog
Month: May 2018
What is the acceptance of benefits doctrine?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 25, 2018 | High Asset Divorce
If you and your spouse are a Texas couple seeking a divorce, you may not know about the acceptance of benefits doctrine. It could, however, become an important aspect of your divorce and its aftermath.As pointed out by the Texas Supreme Court in the 2017 case of...
What happens if the non-custodial parent takes your child?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 23, 2018 | Child Custody
As a custodial parent, you have various rights and responsibilities. When the non-custodial parent is uncooperative with the terms of your custody and visitation arrangement, it can make things extremely complicated. This is especially true when there is the...
When bold spouses divide everything but the family business
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 15, 2018 | High Asset Divorce
Dividing a once-shared life is tough. Furniture, homes, vehicles and a multitude of other tangible goods have to split equally between the separating parties. But what happens when the two continue to share one significant asset - the family business? Texas...
Seeking temporary orders ahead of your divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 8, 2018 | Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support (Alimony)
You and your spouse have decided to divorce. It may seem like your life has come to a halt while the rest of the world continues to turn. Your children still need your attention, and your bills still require payment. Meanwhile, you may not want to stay in the same...
If your ex-spouse is defying a divorce settlement
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 8, 2018 | Divorce
You would think that having a legal "settlement" in place would mean that the terms within it are settled. If you and your spouse haggled over the details of your divorce settlement, whether through mediation or litigation, you may have felt relieved to reach an...
How long can you expect to pay or get spousal support in Texas?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 7, 2018 | Spousal Support (Alimony)
Regardless of which end of the equation you find yourself on during your Texas divorce, you may have questions about whether you will have to pay, or, conversely, receive, alimony payments. Many divorcing Texans have questions about how long they may have to pay, or...
Can children benefit from joint-custody arrangements?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | May 1, 2018 | Child Custody
If you, like many parents across Texas, are currently learning to adjust to a joint-custody arrangement, you may be dealing with your own emotions about how your family transitions might impact your shared child. While you may find yourself struggling every time your...
Categories
- Adoption (21)
- Alimony (33)
- Blog (6)
- Child Custody (232)
- Child Health (14)
- Child Support (46)
- Divorce (167)
- Domestic Violence (22)
- Father's Rights (7)
- Grandparent's Rights (16)
- High Asset Divorce (63)
- International Child Custody Issues (20)
- International Family Law (8)
- Prenuptial Agreements (46)
- Property Division (110)
- Same-Sex Couples & Divorce (24)
- Spousal Support (Alimony) (27)
- Uncategorized (4)
- Visitation (10)
Read Our White Paper
International Family Law:
Divorce And Custody In A Global Age