Jan 14 2017 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in Collaborative Law
Texans who are having marital difficulties, but are not interested nor willing to engage in a protracted conflict, might want to consider a collaborative process to iron out their differences and move forward. There are many reasons why a couple would want to take this course. There might be children as part of the marriage, so the parents may want to work together for the good of their offspring. It could be that the marriage …
Share This Learn MoreJan 9 2017 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in Divorce
Anybody who has gone through a divorce or separation can attest to the fact that it is a stressful situation, to say the least. It can be emotionally trying, physically draining and mentally exhausting to endure these conditions. According to the Huffington Post, research has revealed, however, that men may bear the brunt of it when it comes to a divorce’s impact on health. Here are a few of the ways it can have an effect on …
Share This Learn MoreJan 8 2017 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in High Asset Divorce
When a Texas couple divorces, there are times when one former spouse will move to another state. If this is the case and there is child support that must be paid, some people may be confused as to how this is handled under the law. This is where the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA) comes in. UIFSA was enacted for child support to be collected across state lines. Knowing how this works can help …
Share This Learn MoreJan 6 2017 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in High Asset Divorce
Those who have gone through dissolution in Texas know how emotional and stressful the whole process can be. When a couple is going through the end of a marriage, they can choose to list why the it is necessary or have it be listed as a no-fault divorce. A Fort Worth lawmaker is seeking to end the no-fault divorce option for Texas couples. A no-fault divorce option is one where the couple agrees neither one is …
Share This Learn MoreJan 2 2017 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in Property Division
Texas couples who are in the process of ending a marriage or have already completed the divorce process need to be vigilant about their finances. Factors to consider are property division, bank accounts, assets, how property obtained during the marriage is allocated and more. Whether the planning for the divorce is underway, if it is in progress, or after it is completed, the spouses must make certain to take various steps to protect themselves. Budgeting …
Share This Learn MoreJan 2 2017 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in High Asset Divorce
Houston couples that are going through dissolution know how emotional and stressful this time can be. There are many decisions that need to be made and many of them are financial in nature. In order for a person to wind up in a good spot financially after the divorce is finalized, there are some tips they should keep in mind. One of the first things to do while preparing for a divorce is to separate finances as …
Share This Learn MoreDec 31 2016 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in Property Division
When a Texas couple chooses to end a marriage, there are a great number of factors that will be of significant concern. While children, custody, support, assets and living arrangements might be worrisome, other issues can come up. If there was a great deal of property obtained during the marriage and some of it has financial or sentimental value, this can be difficult to negotiate. With this in mind, it is important to have a …
Share This Learn MoreDec 29 2016 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in High Asset Divorce
When a Houston couple goes through a divorce, there are many things that need to be split. These can include property, assets, bank accounts, retirement accounts and other important assets and liabilities. What about posts made on twitter, emails and Facebook? What can happen to them in the event of a divorce? Many times during a divorce a person’s electronic records are researched and scrutinized. These electronic records may be used in divorce negotiations. If a …
Share This Learn MoreDec 29 2016 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in Property Division
The lull is nearly over. Statistics show that many couples put off difficult family decisions until after the holidays. With just a few days left in 2016, it is expected that once again a large number of people struggling with unhappy marriages will head to the Harris County courthouse to file for divorce. One Texas lawmaker is trying to make the divorce process a little more difficult. He said that by doing so, he hopes to …
Share This Learn MoreDec 22 2016 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in High Asset Divorce
One major dispute that some couples in Texas who are divorcing face is how much spousal support will be paid by one party to the other. This can be especially complex if one of the parties has significant assets. When it comes to spousal support, the court will decide how much support to award, how long the support will last and when the payments are to be made. There are certain factors that the court …
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