Sep 02
1. Personality Disorders in Divorce As divorce lawyers, we get told all the time “my spouse has a personality disorder.” While some lawyers may roll their eyes at this, it’s actually often the case that in high conflict litigation one of the parties does indeed have a personality disorder. After all, oftentimes that’s the very reason the divorce or custody case is conflict – one of the parents has a disconnect from reality or sees the world in a certain, harmful way, and the othe...
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Getting divorced after over a decade of married life is not easy. In this article, we'll go over the factors of divorce you will need to consider when filing for divorce after at least 10 years of marriage. (more…)
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Will a cheating spouse be punished in court for their infidelity? Will the infidelity impact your divorce in any way? There is no straightforward 'yes' or 'no' answer to these questions, but you can begin to predict how the court will treat the infidelity in divorce by examining the five factors below: Proof of infidelity; The involvement of young children; If money was spent on paramour; Whether or not you're seeking a 'no-fault' divorce; and The cheating spouse's honesty o...
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If you are thinking about divorcing, you might become suspicious of your spouse. Suddenly, you start to wonder if they really were where they said—were they working late at the office or were they cheating with a paramour? When these suspicions creep in, divorce might become a real possibility. If this is the case, you may feel inclined to track where your spouse is going. (more…)
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Has Your Spouse Financially Cheated You? It is not unheard of a spouse being inclined to make transactions that favor themselves and harm their spouse in the midst of a divorce. For example, one might choose to pay off old debts, transfer money to a relative, or spend community funds on a paramour. If this has happened to you, there are several ways an experienced lawyer can attempt to recover those funds. Texas law is designed to correct any depletion of community assets arising from the w...
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With the help of their attorneys, most divorcing couples are able to reach agreements on how to divide assets and formulate a mutually acceptable parenting plan. However, experienced family law attorneys must prepare for the possibility of vindictive behavior that could otherwise cause real financial and legal harm. Some examples of vindictive behavior include: Removing a spouse’s name from financial accounts Maxing out credit cards with frivolous purchases Making unfounded ...
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In Texas, when determining how much spousal maintenance or alimony you should receive (if any), the court begins with the presumption that no funds are entitled. To overcome this presumption, the court will first determine if you qualify for support and then consider other relevant factors. Qualifying for Spousal Maintenance or Alimony in Texas To even qualify for consideration—in addition to proving that you still need help providing for your basic needs, even though you made a good...
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