On behalf of Laura Dale of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. posted in Property Division on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.
Once you have settled on the decision to get divorced from your spouse in Texas, you are immediately faced with the often-arduous task of separating everything you have ever shared. This includes everything from financial accounts to family heirlooms. At Laura Dale & Associates, P.C., we have helped many couples through the legal process of dividing shared assets.
Are there factors that affect property division in Texas?
On behalf of Laura Dale of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. posted in Property Division on Monday, September 24, 2018.
As you are negotiating property division in your divorce settlement in Texas, there are a number of things you may want to consider. Texas is a community property state, meaning that all marital property is divided equally in half between you and your spouse. Whether your divorce settlement is being created by a judge who is presiding over your case, or you are going through mediation to determine the terms of your own divorce settlement, there are some things you should be aware of.
Planning for a custody hearing: What will the judge want to know?
On behalf of Laura Dale of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. on Monday, September 10, 2018.
With all the press that friendly co-parents get these days, you may feel like the courts no longer hear child custody cases except in extreme circumstances. But that's not true: Texas courts still hear plenty of child custody cases every year.
On behalf of Laura Dale of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. on Friday, September 7, 2018.
The hardships of divorce come with the hope that the future will be better. If you look forward to a better life after your divorce, you may be concerned about how to avoid financial struggles that are common after a marriage breaks up. Like many married people, you may have become accustomed to the comfort of combined incomes, and now you have to accept the fact that you must make some changes.
What are the different types of alimony in Texas?
On behalf of Laura Dale of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. posted in Spousal Support (Alimony) on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.
If you are filing for divorce in Texas, you may be eligible to receive alimony as part of your divorce settlement. Alimony is designed to help you get back on track if you were financially dependent on your spouse while you were married. Whether you stayed at home to take care of the children or you put your career on hold so your spouse could further their education or career, you may receive financial help from your spouse to help you get on your feet and maintain a consistent quality of life.