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When a prenuptial agreement is advisable
Simply stated, a prenuptial agreement, also referred to as a premarital agreement, is an agreement signed by a couple before they marry which sets forth the division of their assets in the event of a divorce.
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Why has gray divorce become such a common occurrence?
Divorce was once largely the domain of younger couples. People might get a divorce within a few years of getting married if they realize that their spouse misrepresented who they were or what they wanted out of life. Most people long presumed that couples who made it more than 10…
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Yes, it’s possible to have an amicable divorce
An amicable divorce is one that is uncontested and generally peaceful. Both parties work together for the best possible outcome. They save time and money by being reasonable and working toward solutions instead of dragging out problems.
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3 tactics that could protect your business during a divorce
Your business may be the most valuable thing that you own. Even if you have other assets that have more financial value, your business is an extension of yourself, making it emotionally valuable. It reflects years of hard work and investment.
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Answers to common child support questions
Texas child support laws provide financial support for children when parents divorce or do not marry. Either parent can request child support services online, whether he or she needs to find the other parent, establish paternity, or create or enforce a child support order.
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Your rights if you gave up your career to take care of the family
People love to describe stay-at-home spouses like lazy freeloaders who do nothing but sip wine and watch television all day. While stay-at-home parents and homemakers do occasionally indulge in a few minutes of self care, every waking moment of their life often revolves around th…
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Your airline miles may complicate your divorce
If you are thinking about using your airline miles for a post-divorce vacation, you may need to reevaluate your plans. That is, because your soon-to-be ex-spouse may have an ownership interest in your airline miles, you may need to split them with him or her.
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The role of adultery in Texas divorce
If you decide to divorce in Texas, you can choose from either a no-fault or fault-based divorce. If you pursue a fault-based divorce because your spouse was unfaithful, the adultery may affect spousal support and property division.
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Do I Need A Prenup?
Historically, talking about prenuptial agreements is a touchy subject. They can seem like they carry a stigma and many people avoid bringing up the subject altogether.
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Lower property division stress level by being well prepared
When you know where you and your soon-to-be-ex stand financially, you improve your chances for a fair divorce settlement.
Organizing information about marital assets and debts ahead of the property division phase of the divorce will help lower your stress level.
Identify your a…