Most people realize that getting married or divorced can have an impact on their finances and property rights. But a lesser known area of family law is that other types of relationships, such as cohabiting, can also have an impact. In Texas, and a small number of...
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Prenuptial agreement may protect Google co-founder
A high-power technology couple, Sergey Brin, the co-founder of leading search engine Google, and his wife Anne Wojcicki, a prominent entrepreneur in the biotech industry, have reportedly split up. Apparently, they have lived separate and apart for a several months...
Spurs’ basketball player’s marriage over
Tim Duncan, a player for the San Antonio Spurs professional basketball team, and his wife have ended their marriage. The divorce was the end of a relationship that had begun in college. At the request of the athlete's lawyer, the divorce hearing was held at the...
Divorcing without a lawyer? It’s really not a good idea
People in Texas thinking about getting a divorce may be tempted to try to get through the process on their own without a lawyer. They can be misled by online ads that promise to help you fill out court papers by yourself for a discounted fee. This is not generally a...
What divorcing spouses need to know about 401(k) plans
One thing should be clear to anyone in Texas in the process of getting a divorce: Your estranged and soon to be ex-spouse is not a good source of information as to what assets can be divided up in the divorce. Your husband or wife will probably be quick to tell you,...
Prenuptial agreements may not limit creditors’ actions
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...
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...