Houston parents who are getting a divorce may need to create a visitation schedule for their child. If the child is still an infant, it may be necessary to work around needs of both the mother and the child.A breastfeeding mother may need to pump milk. The parents...
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Alimony and how the court decides if it is required
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 31, 2019 | Spousal Support (Alimony)
There are many issues to consider when a Houston couple chooses to get a divorce. One of the most common to arise is the possibility that one former spouse will be ordered to pay support to the other. The question is whether the recipient is entitled to it.There are...
Handling issues related to child custody and visitation rights
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 24, 2019 | Child Custody
In Houston, when a couple has ended a marriage and is dealing with children, there will be extensive concerns as to how to make the process as smooth as possible. Part of that is addressing the child having visitation with the non-custodial parent. When the court...
Preparing for the financial change divorce can bring
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 23, 2019 | Divorce
Is divorce on your horizon? Perhaps you and your spouse have not actually said the words, but you may sense the marriage is already over. Whether you are planning on visiting a counselor or you have already gone that route without success, your next step is to learn...
Is your spouse planning to remove the children from the U.S.?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 18, 2019 | Child Custody, Child Health, International Child Custody Issues, International Family Law
Marrying someone from another country may have seemed exciting. You may have looked forward to blending your cultures and sharing your traditions with your children. Perhaps you even considered moving to your spouse's country as a permanent home.When the marriage...
Factors to remember for a parent who has child custody
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 16, 2019 | Child Custody
When there is a divorce in Houston, one of the common issues in dispute will be child custody. The best interests of the child are key. There are foundational factors to remember whether there is physical or legal custody ordered by the court or the couple has come to...
A new tax strategy for alimony in a high-asset divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 15, 2019 | High Asset Divorce
The overhaul of the U.S. tax code brought a radical change for many Americans, especially those who filed for divorce after Jan. 1. One of the most significant changes is how alimony is taxed. The new law no longer allows the paying spouse to deduct the payments,...
Is all property eligible for division in a divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 14, 2019 | Property Division
Texas is a community property state, meaning all marital property is divided equally in half between spouses. Marital property, sometimes referred to as community property, includes items, property and assets that are accumulated throughout the marriage. In addition...
How does same-sex divorce compare to heterosexual divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 7, 2019 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
With same-sex marriage now being legal across the country, it is easy for people, no matter their sexual orientation, to assume that marital problems and divorce rates are similar among heterosexual people and the LGBTQ community. You and other Texas residents may be...
Divorcing a narcissist can be a nasty affair
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Sep 30, 2019 | Divorce
So, you and your spouse have decided to get a divorce. It is something you've both mentioned doing time and again, but now you are actually ready to do it. You think it will be an easy enough thing to get through, despite your spouse's narcissistic tendencies....
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