Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, High Net Worth
Different states have varying policies when it comes to divorce. There are some states that recognize all property and income earned by a married couple as belonging equally to both of them, and Texas is one of those states. This is what is known as community property state. Regardless of whose name is on the …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Different states have varying policies when it comes to divorce. There are some states that recognize all property and income earned by a married couple as belonging equally to both of them, and Texas is one of those states. This is what is known as community property state. Regardless of whose name is on the …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
No one wants to have to go through a divorce, but unfortunately, sometimes it is necessary for the emotional wellbeing of the parties involved. If you are considering filing for divorce, it is important that you know the basics of divorce law in Texas, including understanding the legal grounds for divorce. Your first step should …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Following a divorce, it may be necessary for monetary arrangements to be made if one spouse was previously dependent on the other. When a couple is married, it is quite common for one spouse to earn the majority of the money, so a divorce can cause significant financial hardship for the spouse who performed household …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
You and your spouse have finally reached an agreement on all the terms of your Houston divorce thus completing the most difficult part of the divorce process. Although the most challenging part of your divorce is complete, there are still several steps that need to be taken to finalize your agreement. In every case, after an agreement is reached, a written form of your agreement must be submitted to the Court, along with several supporting documents. Additionally, one party must appear in front of the judge to 'prove up' the agreement. A ‘prove up’ occurs when one, or both, parties appear before the judge to finalize their agreement.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
For many people, divorce is one the most stressful times in their lives. When a marriage ends, spouses experience a variety of feelings and sometimes act on those feelings in ways that hurt themselves and other people. One way that spouses can forego some of the pain associated with divorce is by using mediation to …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, Divorce, General
Divorce is a traumatic process for the individuals whose marriage is ending as well as their families and children. Because the process is messy, filled with emotions and incredibly stressful, there are many misconceptions surrounding divorces. People should consider these common misconceptions and remember that hiring a Houston divorce lawyer can help them find a …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, Mediation
Divorce is an emotionally draining process. Much of this is by nature, as it’s hard for people to avoid feeling pain while ending their marriage. Some emotional pain, however, can be avoided, and mediation is a good way to do this. There are many myths surrounding mediation, but the process benefits a variety of divorcing …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Divorce can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life, not only for themselves but for their children and entire family. Uncontested divorces are one way to minimize the stress of this major life event. Uncontested divorces happen when the two spouses agree to a divorce settlement without going through the arduous …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Divorce is a matter of law, and there are legal protections intended to prevent unjust financial outcomes to the proceeding. In Texas, one of these protections in is alimony or spousal maintenance, which protects against one spouse from suffering from extreme economic hardship after the divorce. Only a limited number of couples qualify for alimony …
