McKinney Texas Family Law Blog
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Difficult aspects of gray divorce
Perhaps you are one of the rising numbers of older Americans ending your marriage. If so, you know that splitting up after the age of 50 involves some unique challenges.
Few older couples have to worry about custody issues and child support, which are often the most contentious … -
Do you need a forensic accountant on your divorce team?
If you and your spouse have considerable assets at the time of your divorce, you want to be sure you receive your fair share. After all, even though Texas law generally entitles you to half the marital estate, your soon-to-be ex-spouse may hide assets or otherwise try to take mor…
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Understanding your rights as an unmarried father
Even if you are not married to your child’s mother, you have rights and responsibilities as a father. However, you cannot exercise these rights unless you establish legal paternity in Texas.
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How to run a business with your ex-spouse
In a divorce that involves a family business, you and your former spouse could end up co-owning the company. If you can make this work, it may be the best option over selling the business or trying to buy out your spouse.
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Custody guidance for unmarried fathers
When a married couple gives birth in Texas, the woman’s husband automatically becomes the legal father and retains parental rights even if they divorce. If an unmarried couple has a baby, the father must take action to have the legal right to visitation and/or custody.
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What matters can you address in a parenting plan?
Are you no longer living with your child’s other parent but hoping to embark on a successful co-parenting relationship? Many people facing similar circumstances find that creating carefully thought-out parenting plans amid divorce helps them establish and maintain successful co…
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What you must know about debt in divorce
When you decide to get a divorce, you and your spouse will need to separate your whole lives in two. You probably know that you will create a plan to parent your children together from two different households. You also likely know that you will have to divide your property. What…
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What does Texas consider when awarding spousal maintenance?
A divorce means major changes for both people involved, and this may prove particularly true if one of you was the primary breadwinner during your marriage. Once your marriage comes to an end, you may have valid concerns about how you may support yourself without your spouse’s …
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3 Ways your spouse may try to hide marital assets
Because Texas is a community property state for divorce purposes, both spouses own marital property. When your marriage ends, you probably must divide marital wealth equally. Of course, you can only fight for your fair share of assets if you know that they exist. Regrettably, a d…
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Who gets to keep a house after a divorce?
Divorces often involve disputes over numerous assets and debts, as both parties work to separate their lives. The process is often very complex, and it is important to work towards a satisfactory outcome for everyone involved.
The division of a home is often a key topic during a…