When you got married, your intended asked for a prenuptial agreement. You weren't surprised. You were marrying someone of significant means, and they had a lot that they wanted to protect. Maybe they'd even been burned in the past by a former relationship. The terms...
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Who knows what’s best for your child?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Sep 10, 2020 | Child Custody
Who has your child's best interests most at heart, you or someone else?If you automatically feel that you are the right person to decide what's best for your child, the Texas courts will agree -- thanks to a landmark ruling by the Texas Supreme Court back in June. The...
How are assets treated in a Texas divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Sep 3, 2020 | Property Division
Whenever a couple heads for a split, both sides are usually concerned about their property rights. Questions can range from things like, "Who gets to keep the furniture?" to "What happens to the retirement fund?" The more assets you have at stake, the bigger your...
Same-sex domestic violence: It’s not as rare as you might think
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 28, 2020 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
When people think about domestic violence, they generally have the stereotypical image of a large, aggressive man bullying, threatening and outright abusing a much-smaller woman. But this stereotype doesn't really hold true when they're examined carefully -- and it...
Your spouse’s emotions could lead to a difficult divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 23, 2020 | Divorce
You may not consider yourself someone who would ever intentionally hurt another person, whether physically or emotionally. You always try to put your best efforts into understanding why another person may act the way he or she does so that you can better control your...
Should you get a social media prenup?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 21, 2020 | High Asset Divorce
When your reputation is part of your brand or important to your business, you naturally want to protect it against harm. That means looking ahead to the future and anticipating potential problems -- even if they aren't something you particularly want to consider.We're...
Avoiding violence during custody exchanges
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 15, 2020 | Child Custody
When tempers rise, anything can happen. Unfortunately, issues between a divorced (or divorcing) couple can sometimes get intense, especially if there are children involved. Disputes over custody and the parenting agreement (or one party's compliance with its terms)...
Should you draft a marital contract after the wedding?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 14, 2020 | Divorce
When a couple gets married, they may not see the need for a prenuptial agreement. They may not have high incomes or valuable assets, or they may not think that divorce is a possibility in their future. Over time, this may change, and there may be a more pressing need...
What child custody and support rights do same-sex parents have?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 5, 2020 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Child support and custody issues can be difficult for any couple to navigate. However, there may be some unique problems that same-sex couples have to face when they split up. If the couple used a surrogate to bring their child into their lives, then the court may...
Make sure all custody decisions reflect kids’ best interests
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 31, 2020 | Child Custody
When you make the decision to divorce your child's other parent, that decision will quite naturally affect your child. Some divorces are more amicable than others, but if you are in the throes of a particularly acrimonious split, every decision you make and action you...
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