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When many people hear the term temporary restraining order, they immediately think of a domestic violence situation. However, an automatic temporary restraining order can be issued to keep one spouse from spending, selling, transferring or otherwise getting rid of...
The end of a marriage can destabilize a spouse's business, a legitimate concern shared by investors. A significant asset, like a family business, can be subject to Texas community property laws during divorce unless Houston couples agree in advance to terms of...
Famed musician Neil Young has formally filed for divorce from his wife of 36 years. Texas fans of the musician may remember him for such lasting love songs as "Such a Woman" and "Once an Angel," though Young boasts a large library of hits. This high net worth divorce...
Divorces are matters of public record for Texas spouses of every income level. Few reasons compel judges to conduct divorce trials in closed courtrooms or seal divorce records. Even the world's 36th richest man wasn't able to lock out the public or media completely...
Many Houston spouses think the most stressful parts of a marital break-up are wide-swinging emotions and conflicts with exes over unresolved issues. Some Texas spouses also experience another unpleasant side of divorce that doesn’t show up until after the...
The divorce process is never pleasant or easy. However, one mediator and mediation trainer says that by managing your expectations, you can get through it and go on with your life rather than becoming one of the "walking wounded." There are things that everyone needs...
When the end of a Texas marriage makes headlines, the spouses are usually well-known, wealthy or both. A high-profile Houston couple may seem to have all the comforts you could imagine but, by being in the public eye, they also sacrifice privacy. A high net worth...
One of the most important aspects of divorce is dividing the parties’ debts. While couples may bicker over who is obligated to pay for what, or a divorce decree orders a party to continue to make payments on property, it is important for divorcees to create a...
In what is coming as a surprise to many who follow Hollywood couples, Robin Thicke and Paula Patton announced that they are ending their nine-year marriage. A representative for Patton confirmed the announcement to the Associated Press.Thicke and Patton have...
If you have recently heard about friends and families announcing that they were divorcing, you are not alone. In fact, January is the month where more divorces are initiated than any other month of the year. There are a number of reasons behind this phenomenon.First,...
International Family Law:
Divorce And Custody In A Global Age
