Prenuptial agreements can prove invaluable in many ways, especially for business owners. When individuals with complex assets like a business decide it is time to marry, it is wise to take precautions to ensure that both the marriage and the business remain safe from...
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It is important to understand medical child support
Divorce has a way of clouding the minds of spouses as they work through the steps necessary to end their marriage and go their separate ways. Unfortunately, navigating the various demands of the divorce process requires spouses to address a whole host of important...
Can I seek sole custody?
In general, courts prefer to split custody evenly between two parents. However, in many cases, this is either not possible or is in conflict with the wishes of one or both parents. If you or your child's other parent plan to seek sole custody, it is important to...
Preparing to seek nonparental custody
Child custody conflicts are usually between parents of a child, but not always. In some cases, a party other than a biological parent may seek custody of a child, and courts are usually willing to consider a compelling argument for nonparental custody if the...
Do I need a temporary child support order?
When a child is rather young, determining who should care for him or her and when is an important part of any divorce negotiation. One of the most commonly used tools in this instance is a temporary child custody order. Under a temporary child custody order, parents...
Can I file for my divorce in another state?
Where you or your spouse choose to file for divorce may greatly impact the way that your divorce plays out for a number of reasons. Not only do different states or even counties within a state differ in the laws that govern divorce, the spouse that chooses to file...
Are you ready for a peaceful divorce in Texas?
If you experienced your own parent's divorce as a child, especially if that experience was particularly difficult or hurtful, you may worry that pursuing your own divorce will end in misery and years of heartbreak for you and possibly your children. These fears, while...
Protect a business with a prenuptial agreement
As you approach marriage, there is often something intoxicating about joining your life together with another person and building a future together. This joy, however, may be short-lived, especially if you do not protect each spouse's most precious assets. The greater...
Remedies if a spouse won’t obey a divorce order
Different individuals handle divorce with varying degrees of success and dignity. Unfortunately, some former spouses seem to have great difficulty complying with some aspects of a divorce decree. If you find yourself on the receiving end of this behavior, it can be...
How does an unmarried father pursue parental rights?
Parenting agreements are a standard part of divorce when parents choose to end a marriage, but for unmarried fathers, fighting for fair child custody can present some additional challenges. If you and your child's biological mother were never married, you still have...