Sep 07
This week our hosts answer the question everyone wants to know the answer before they file for divorce: do I need to hire an attorney? Listen as Jake & Brian give their answers, examples of situations where hiring a lawyer may or may not be necessary, and important tips to keep in mind when filing for divorce. The Texas Family Law podcast is available for download on Apple Podcasts, as well as on SoundCloud and Spotify. Don't feel like listening to it? The entire transcript is a...
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This week our hosts tackle a question they get asked all the time: when is the best time to file for divorce? Listen to Jake and Brian as they give you their answers to this incredibly important question, as well as examples of interesting cases from their decades of practicing family law. The Texas Family Law podcast is available for download on Apple Podcasts, as well as on SoundCloud and Spotify.
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This week Brian and Jake discuss how adultery can alter a divorce. While this is a very emotional subject on its own, it can also have serious financial and custodial consequences for both parties. Tune in to learn about how a court views adultery, how you can turn it to your advantage if your spouse has committed adultery, as well as what to do if you're the one who has committed the act. The Texas Family Law Podcast is available for download on Apple Podcasts, as well as on SoundC...
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This week Brian and Jake discuss how debt is divided in divorce. The vast majority of Americans have some level of debt and the way that the courts divide that debt between the separating couple can affect them for years after the divorce. Listen to this week's episode to avoid common mistakes people make when dividing debt during a divorce. The Texas Family Law Podcast is available for download on Apple Podcasts, as well as on SoundCloud and Spotify.
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What is Child Abuse? Both of the managing partners of our firm have children so we understand how sensitive this topic is. People love their children. In fact, most of the parents that admit abusing their child will tell you that they love their children. However, some parents either abuse the child when they get angry or upset, when they abuse alcohol or drugs, or if they have a psychological illness, for no reason at all. Texas child abuse laws criminalize physical, emot...
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What is a Postnuptial Agreement? Postnuptial agreements usually restrict the division of community property in the event of a divorce. While assets acquired and income earned during marriages are presumed to be divisible between spouses, some may wish to proactively define future income or investments as separate property. Less commonly, these agreements may also enable parties to convert separate property into community property. (more…)
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Personality Disorders in Divorce Many divorce lawyers react with skepticism when clients claim that their spouse suffers from borderline personality disorder. However, in high conflict litigation, many parties demonstrate some kind of personality disorder. Frequently, the behaviors that arise from these conditions are key to a divorce suit. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms and signs of Borderline Personality Disorder include: An intense fear of abandonment, even going to extreme me...
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