Parents who decide that their marriage is over have to make the situation easier for the children. This isn’t always easy because it requires the exes to work together as a parenting team. Keeping your focus on the kids is one of the most important things you can do....
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How does property division work here in Texas?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 2, 2021 | Divorce
A common question that spouses often ask soon after committing to the idea that divorce is what's best for them is what will become of their property during this process. There's no one-size-fits-all answer to this question due to each case being unique. There are,...
Cohabitation agreements and property rights for unmarried couples
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 27, 2021 | Property Division
Divorce is hard, complicated and emotional. However, untangling informal conjugal cohabitation arrangements (widely known as "living together") can be just as complex and heart-wrenching. Houston couples who live together but have never gotten married may not have the...
International child custody is often challenging
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 22, 2021 | Child Custody
Child custody can sometimes get rather challenging, but having to deal with your child crossing international borders. These custody cases often rely on the Hague Convention and other precedents that have been set. These are often complex undertakings so working with...
Encourage conversations after your divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 15, 2021 | Child Custody
Going through a divorce is a traumatic situation for everyone involved. For the children, the unknowns combined with the major changes that they’re experiencing may be very hard to handle. Parents must find suitable ways to communicate with their children about what’s...
Does your custody order address international travel?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 8, 2021 | Child Custody
Marriage to someone from another country can come with unique complications. Those complications only increase when the couple divorces. If your spouse is an immigrant who did not become a United States citizen or if they have dual citizenship, they may want to leave...
Who gets the pension in a divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 6, 2021 | Property Division
Pensions, although not as common as they used to be, are considered marital property in Texas. That means if one spouse worked and the workplace contributed to a pension, when the couple divorces, that pension belongs to both spouses. The pension will be divided...
2 types of child custody in Texas
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 1, 2021 | Child Custody
The divorce process can be stressful at the best of times. However, when children are involved in the situation, tensions can be heightened. As a parent, it can be difficult to understand both your rights and your obligations in this situation. In Texas, what most...
Your cost of living could influence your divorce settlement
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 1, 2021 | Divorce
No matter where you live, you’ll find that you have bills to pay. The amount of money you have should, in theory, be equal to or more than what it takes to live comfortably in those circumstances. During your divorce, you do need to work out your living expenses and...
Thinking of hiding your assets in a Texas divorce? Think again
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Sep 24, 2021 | Property Division
Texas is one of the few community property states in the nation, so almost everything a couple acquires during their marriage is subject to division in a divorce. That may not really seem fair to you, especially if you were the person in your marriage who carefully...
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