Texas couples who have decided to dissolve their marriage must come to an agreement regarding the division of their assets or accept that a court will do it for them. It is important to understand that some assets may hold more value than they initially appear and...
Month: September 2014
Factors that might affect alimony in Texas
When the courts make rulings regarding spousal support after a marriage ends, they consider a number of different factors. These factors can affect the amount, duration and periodicity of payments. Understanding how the courts make those decisions can be helpful to...
Understanding how a paternity suit works
Texas parents may want to know more about paternity suits and how they work. A paternity suit is used to legally determine a biological parent. Paternity suits may be brought by a parent wanting to maintain a relationship with a child or by a parent seeking child...
Pros of prenuptial agreements
In Texas, almost any asset that a person acquires during marriage is considered community property. In the event of a divorce, community property is split equally between the two parties. In some cases, separate property that was owned by one spouse prior to marriage...
