When a couple is getting married in Texas or elsewhere, often a prenuptial agreement may be a good idea to protect assets that one or both spouses have acquired before the marriage. It is used to provide for how certain property is going to be divided in the event of...
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Requirements for military divorce in Texas
Many times, members of the military are stationed in Texas, yet were married in another state. As a result, when such persons decide to get a divorce, they want to file it in Texas and go the court here. What requirements must a serviceperson satisfy to be able to do...
No gay marriage in Texas, but two couples seek gay divorce
The Texas Supreme Court is currently hearing two consolidated appeals to determine whether same-sex couples, who are currently not allowed to marry in Texas, can nevertheless obtain a divorce in the state if they were legally married elsewhere. Both of the couples...
What you need to know about prenuptial agreements
While most people in Texas and nationwide have read about the use of prenuptial agreements by athletes, movie stars and other celebrities, many don't know much about the actual content of such agreements and their usefulness for non-celebrities. There a few basic...
Texas same-sex couples debating whether or not to leave
A growing number of states now allow same-sex marriages and other allow civil unions. That coupled with the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision providing federal benefits to legally married same sex couples has some same-sex couples in committed relationships in Texas...
Prenuptial agreements not just for the super wealthy
Yes, it's true. If you are a billionaire with a global business empire or a movie star receiving millions of dollars for each new movie, a before you get married is almost a given. But you hardly need to be Donald Trump, Rupert Murdoch or Brad Pitt to avail yourself...
Money issues should be discussed before marriage
Those planning to be married often get involved in very detailed wedding planning. Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, something chocolate! Ok, we made that last one up, but chocolate is mighty good. Equally as good is the idea that such...
Divorcing oil magnet may lose billions for lack of prenup
The lack of a prenuptial agreement may wind up costing billions of dollars for oil tycoon Harold Hamm, who is currently embroiled in divorce proceedings with his estranged wife. She has accused him of infidelity, and there has been controversy over whether she should...
Alamo overseer’s divorce case discloses sexting
The woman who serves as the head administrator of the Alamo historic site is involved in a divorce proceeding. One controversial aspect of the case, in which her husband has asserted that she was having an extra-marital affair with an ex-Alamo vendor, is that it is...
Actress fighting Charlie Sheen for child custody of twins
Actress Brooke Mueller is seeking to regain child custody of the twin boys she had with movie and TV star Charlie Sheen. The children are being taken care of currently by actress Denise Richard who took over caring for the children when Mueller entered a rehab program...
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