If you are a married Texan contemplating divorce, you probably are very sad. All the hopes and dreams you had on your wedding day have come crashing down and you now are faced with the realization that you and your spouse are about to become just one more statistic to...
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What do Texans need to know about common-law marriage?
Texas is one of the few states that legally recognizes common-law marriage, which may impact you if you are splitting up with your significant other. There are many myths surrounding common-law unions, perhaps the most pervasive being that anyone can be considered...
High-asset same-sex divorce issues
At the Law Offices of A. , we believe that each of our clients deserves the same consideration under the law as any other Texas residents. There is no doubt that our state and municipal courts...
Do lesbian couples face unique domestic violence challenges?
Domestic violence has no preference when it comes to race, gender, financial status or sexual preference. The legalization of same-sex marriage brought numerous LGBT issues to light, including complications of divorce. There are also a few differences between same-sex...
What hurdles do divorcing same sex couples face?
It's undeniable that Texan same-sex couples like you and your partner will have more legal issues to work through when getting a divorce. Even though Supreme Court ruling determined that same-sex marriage is legal, that still leaves the years before 2015 in a strange...
What property is exempt from community property law?
Texas is a community property state, which can make things tough on Texan residents like you who want to get a divorce. At the , we work to provide you with information regarding all of the possible exemptions to this law that you may have,...
Do you need a prenup?
As the spring gets well underway, are you part of one of the many couples in Texas planning a summer wedding? If so, how detailed have you and your future spouse gotten in conversations about finances? Have you considered a prenuptial agreement? If you think that...
A review of the issues in same-sex divorce
Same-sex marriage was recognized by the federal government and incorporated against the states through a series of dramatic court decisions culminating in the Obergfell v. Hodges decision in 2015 which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. Before the Obergfell...
Same-sex couples still face challenges
If you are in a same-sex marriage, you hopefully have not experienced any challenges to your equality since your union. However, if you are now facing divorce, you may not have the same luck. Despite any equality ruling, there are some people that don't understand and...
Remarriage and engagement after divorce
Divorce happens for an abundance of reasons, and it is no different for same-sex couples. That being said, some couples get a divorce because they have found someone else they would rather spend the rest of their life with. When this happens, the filing spouse may be...