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In short, there is no requirement under Texas law to have an attorney represent you in any case, including divorce… Continue reading Do I Need a Lawyer for a Galveston, TX Uncontested Divorce?
Read MoreHow Do Texas Courts Handle Undocumented Marriages Performed in Foreign Countries?
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In a contested divorce case, one of the first things you will need to establish before a Galveston judge is… Continue reading How Do Texas Courts Handle Undocumented Marriages Performed in Foreign Countries?
Read MoreCan I Go to Jail for Failing to Comply With the Terms of My Divorce Settlement?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Divorce
Divorce cases involving disputes over the division of marital property can get quite heated. For many Galveston-area couples, it is… Continue reading Can I Go to Jail for Failing to Comply With the Terms of My Divorce Settlement?
Read MoreHow One Spouse’s “Waste of Community Assets” Can Impact a Galveston Divorce Case
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If you are married, any property that you and your spouse acquire during the marriage is considered part of your… Continue reading How One Spouse’s “Waste of Community Assets” Can Impact a Galveston Divorce Case
Read MoreTexas Supreme Court to Reconsider Property Division in Fault-Based Divorces
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Texas is a community property state. In plain terms, this means that all property acquired during a couple’s marriage is… Continue reading Texas Supreme Court to Reconsider Property Division in Fault-Based Divorces
Read MoreDealing With Post-Divorce Litigation in Texas
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The best case scenario for a Texas divorce is when the spouses are able to amicably resolve their outstanding child… Continue reading Dealing With Post-Divorce Litigation in Texas
Read MoreWhen Is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order Necessary in a Galveston Divorce Case?
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One of the trickier issues in a Galveston divorce is dividing a spouse’s retirement or pension plan. These assets are… Continue reading When Is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order Necessary in a Galveston Divorce Case?
Read MoreHow Informal Settlement Can Resolve Your Galveston Divorce
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Not all Galveston divorces end up in a lengthy court battle. To the contrary, many divorces are resolved through formal… Continue reading How Informal Settlement Can Resolve Your Galveston Divorce
Read MoreCan I Receive Alimony If I Am Disabled or My Children Have Special Needs?
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In any Galveston divorce case, neither spouse is automatically entitled to alimony. The court has the discretion to order “spousal… Continue reading Can I Receive Alimony If I Am Disabled or My Children Have Special Needs?
Read MoreCan My Spouse’s Online Activities Prove Adultery?
Posted by Tad Nelson | Adultery, Divorce
Adultery can mean different things depending on the context. Psychologists often speak of “emotional adultery” when referring to spouses who… Continue reading Can My Spouse’s Online Activities Prove Adultery?
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