The hardships of divorce come with the hope that the future will be better. If you look forward to a better life after your divorce, you may be concerned about how to avoid financial struggles that are common after a marriage breaks up. Like many married people, you...
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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...
Tax implications of Texas divorce worth tending to
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Sep 21, 2016 | Alimony
If you are in a marriage relationship that has run its course you probably are motivated to get things over and done with as quickly as possible. The desire to escape the emotional pressure is surely high. But to address all the factors of a Texas divorce, you need to...
In spousal support matters, precision with terms is critical
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 10, 2016 | Alimony
Some wise person once said, "Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything." Depending on whom you choose to go with, that person was either an ancient Greek historian or old Wild West legend, Wyatt Earp. For the purposes of this blog, we'll go with Earp. He's someone with...
Alimony, maintenance, support: Word changes reveal shifting norms
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jun 10, 2016 | Alimony
Not too long ago, when people in Houston and the rest of Texas talked about alimony, everyone pretty much understood what was being talked about. Alimony was that amount of money that ex-husbands paid to their ex-wives as part of a divorce settlement. At the time,...
What should I know about alimony judgments?
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Mar 4, 2016 | Alimony
Alimony payments are something that many people automatically think about when they file for a divorce. The thing that people must realize about alimony payments is that there isn't a guarantee that alimony payments will be awarded. It is up to the judge who is...
How does the court system in Texas grant alimony?
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Dec 24, 2015 | Alimony
Alimony is money paid from one spouse to another in the case of a divorce. To be eligible for alimony, or spousal maintenance, a petition must be made to the court following the divorce. The judge presiding can order spousal maintenance for either spouse if the person...
Should I refuse alimony payments?
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 20, 2015 | Alimony
Alimony is an important subject for any couples who have been married for several years when they begin discussing divorce. While the increase in marriages where both people work full time has changed the way alimony and spousal support are handled, they are still...
Handling media attention in high-profile divorce cases
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 23, 2015 | Alimony
Divorce is very common in Texas, and in the United States in general. You'd think that would mean people were very used to it and didn't pay much attention to it. On the whole, that's true, as tons of divorces happen every day and get no attention. With high-profile...
Know your rights regarding alimony in Texas
On behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jun 11, 2015 | Alimony
Stories about people who are paying or receiving alimony might have some people in Texas wondering if they will be able to get alimony as part of their divorce settlement. There are some very strict requirements for alimony in Texas, so making sure you understand them...
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