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Posted on Apr 14, 2012 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
How does Divorce affect the ownership interest I have in My Company? (Part 1 – Corporations) Although this question does not arise in every Divorce, it must be thoroughly addressed when ...
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Posted on Feb 29, 2012 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
As a general rule in Family Law cases, each party will be responsible for paying their own attorney. I need to emphasize general rule because like most rules, there are exceptions. The exception to ...
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Posted on Feb 29, 2012 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Going through a divorce is usually an extremely stressful time in a person's life. One of the factors leading to the stress is the thought: "How am I going to pay for everything on my ...
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Posted on Feb 23, 2012 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
You can find general information about Spousal Maintenance or what some other states call "Alimony" here: Spousal Maintenance in Texas . The law in Texas has recently changed and a ...
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Posted on Feb 23, 2012 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Texas law allows for a No-Fault Divorce, or, a marriage that is ending because it has become "insupportable". Many divorces are granted on this no-fault ground when one spouse should have ...
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Posted on Jan 22, 2012 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Going through a divorce can put a significant strain on your finances. Perhaps your mortgage was being paid down by both your income and your spouse's income and now you are planning on paying it ...
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Posted on Jan 22, 2012 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
If you are going through a divorce or are contemplating filing for divorce you should have some basic information to help you make the best decision possible. One common question leading up to, or ...
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Posted on Jan 15, 2012 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
If you have recently been served with divorce papers, or your spouse has presented you with an Original Petition for Divorce you may be wondering what you need to do next. First, take a deep breath. ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2012 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
If you are contemplating filing for divorce you probably have a number of questions and are under a great deal of stress. The most pressing question you may have is: "Where do I even begin if I ...
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Posted on Dec 27, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
If you are involved in a child custody case it is important to start thinking carefully about what evidence might be useful during a hearing. The most common form of evidence in any custody hearing is ...
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Posted on Dec 12, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
A Waiver of Service is a document that may be presented to you at the beginning of a Divorce case. If agreed to and signed, the most common Waiver of Service removes the need for a private process ...
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Posted on Dec 7, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED. These four words are alarming-- and they are intended to be. If you have recently received paperwork, either in the mail, or from a process server, it is important you take some ...
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Posted on Nov 17, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
If you are in a custody battle, or anticipate one in the near future it is important to understand some terminology you are likely to come across. Chances are you will be presented with a range of ...
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Posted on Nov 10, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
In the State of Texas you do not need your spouse's permission to file for Divorce or move forward with a Divorce. It is not uncommon for an individual in an unhappy marriage to be told that their ...
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Posted on Oct 29, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Before filing for Divorce it is important to make sure that you meet all of the "residency" requirements under the Texas Family Code. Residency requirements are in place to make sure that ...
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Posted on Oct 25, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
During your Family Law case it may be necessary to attend a hearing. The two most common hearings are Temporary Orders Hearings, or Final Orders Hearings. When you attend either of these hearings you ...
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Posted on Oct 14, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Entering into a custody battle can be an emotional and draining process. It is important to know what custody arrangements and Orders are likely to be put in place before entering into discussions ...
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Posted on Oct 12, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
One important consideration in every divorce is: how are we going to divide up the assets? This question arises in nearly every divorce. In fact, even if you and your spouse are in a considerable ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
There are four steps that occur in every divorce in Texas. Step One: Drafting and Filing an Original Petition Prior to filing an Original Petition for Divorce it is important to have a gameplan. At a ...
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Posted on Oct 4, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
When the biological parents of a child disagree about which parent should have the right to designate primary residence there is often a need to have a judge decide the dispute. The reason for this is ...
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Posted on Sep 25, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Many individuals throw the term "common law marriage" around but few are very familiar with what common law marriage is in Texas. The concept of common law marriage as individuals generally ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Parents in a custody dispute often ask the following question: If my ex is behind on his/her child support is he still able to see my child/children according to the Court order? The answer to the ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
On September 1, 2011 a court will be required to consider thirteen (13) factors when making a decision on custody of a child under three years of age. The law, Senate Bill Number 820, will become ...
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Posted on Aug 16, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Take a look at the top ten celebrity divorce settlements: http://www.totaldivorce.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/biggest-celebrity-divorces1.jpg .
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Posted on Aug 12, 2011 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
A child's opinion regarding which parent they would like to live with may impact a court's ultimate decision. Under Texas Family Code Section 153.009 a court may interview a child under the ...
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