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What is 'Board Certification'? Each year the Texas Board of Legal Specialization confers the title, 'Board Certified' on a handful of attorneys in the family law practice area. The process to become Board Certified in Family Law is a difficult one, and includes vetting by other attorneys, judges, and the State Bar, a long list of requirements, and a challenging exam. Additionally, a candidate must have at least five years of practice in a particular area to obtain certification in a fie...
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Several years ago, a couple with three dogs, two cats, and a rabbit filed for divorce. According to Texas law, the animals were pieces of property owned jointly by the couple, and since Texas is a community property state, the animals were divided between the couple just like all other assets in the marital estate; the dogs were given to the wife and the cats to the husband. The rabbit died during the divorce proceedings. When it came time for the animals to move to their respective ...
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What are Reimbursement Claims? A “reimbursement claim” is an attempt by one estate (typically the separate estate of one spouse) to recover money spent on another estate. When this type of cross-estate spending occurs, separate and community assets may become “commingled,” opening the possibility of reimbursement claims. (more…)
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When considering the division of household goods and personal property, courts seek to divide the assets reasonably rather than evenly; this rarely results in a 50/50 split. It is impossible to evenly split personal property because each individual places a different value, both numerical and sentimental, on items. How to Agree to Split Personal Property with Your Spouse Most couples are able to review the contents of the marital residence and informally agree on an item-by-item division. ...
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With society shutting down, social distancing in effect, and courthouses closed throughout the state, people are wondering: what happens to divorces and child custody disputes in the state of Texas during times of crisis? Are all disputes paused until further notice? Not at all. Family law litigation is the most important litigation at the courthouse, and even amidst this crisis, families still need resolutions, particularly in situations involving child custody and family violence. Due ...
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Understanding what is likely to happen to a business is one of the most critical and complex issues facing business owners during a divorce. A key first question is whether a business will be considered community or separate property. (more…)
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