Divorce mediation is enacted on television all the time, usually with an embattled couple sitting across the table from each other, with their lawyers at their sides. As they work out the details of their divorce, the shows typically infuse the scenes with the necessary drama. Bu…

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Divorce in Texas
One of the hardest parts of divorce is the division of property, and to complicate things further: every state deals with it a little differently. That is why it matters where you live and where you file for divorce. States generally fall into one of two camps. …

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The beginning of the New Year proves to be a popular time for divorce. The holidays are over, the bills are in and many people have started (and already stopped) their New Year’s resolutions. James McLaren, president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers shared, “We …

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Your 401K after Divorce
It’s January. Time for people to take stock of their weight, love life, and financials (among other topics). Maybe you’re envisioning a future that doesn’t include your current spouse. And maybe you want to start saving more money for that future an…

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6 Simple Ideas for Managing the Holidays After Divorce
Keeping the holiday spirit alive after a recent divorce can be trying to say the least. This time of the year is already busy, hurried and often times stressful. Holidays after divorce can leave you feeling utterly drained -…

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There are so many changes during divorce that it’s hard to keep up with everything, from your day-to-day grind to your retirement fund. But there’s one change that can really hit home (literally), and that’s a change of address. The paperwork is scary enough – making sure…

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In previous posts in this series of Tips for Testifying in Legal Proceedings, we’ve looked at specific advice for when you’re on the witness stand, like how to respond to trick questions, how direct and cross-examination work, and who can testify as an expert. Today, we’re …

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Isn’t it amazing how long it seems to take for summer vacation to get here, but don’t you get the feeling in March that you barely finished last year’s taxes and here it is again already? Doesn’t seem right! Here are some fundamentals that deal with divorce and taxes …

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Many companies compensate employees with stock awards, stock option, annual bonuses, and other such items. To the extent these assets, or even a portion of them, are attributable to employment by that company during marriage, then that portion is community property subject to a…

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Texas will give you a no-fault divorce based on an allegation that the relationship between you and your spouse has become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities that destroys the legitimate ends of the marital relationship and prevents any reasonable expec…

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