Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
You built your business from nothing. The late nights and missed birthdays seemed worth it when you started turning a real profit after years of sweat. Now your marriage is ending, and a new fear has taken over. Does your spouse now own half of everything you built? Could a judge force you to sell …
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You’re staring down a divorce in Houston, and one question keeps coming back: Will you receive spousal support? How much? Or you may be wondering whether you’ll be the one writing the check every month for years to come. And again, how much? Texas spousal maintenance can make a big difference to your finances after …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
You and your spouse have decided to divorce. Somewhere between the sadness and the relief, another question is creeping in: Who loses more financially in a divorce in Texas? You’ve heard stories from friends. Some say the wife always gets wiped out financially, while others say the husband ends up paying for everything for years …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Divorce means significant change, and can be challenging in the short term but often for the best in the long term. Even so, financial concerns intimidate some from pursuing long-term happiness. So, how much does it cost to get divorced? There is no easy formula for estimating the cost of a divorce. Expenses vary depending …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
The clerk’s filing fee may be the first number on your divorce budget. The harder figures involve the mortgage, retirement accounts, a family business, parenting arrangements, and the cost of maintaining two households. The first question for many is how much are court fees for a divorce in Texas? Usually, filing fees are a few …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Now that the divorce is on the table, you’re looking at the house purchased before marriage and assume it is off-limits because only your name appears on the deed. However, your spouse sees years of mortgage payments and renovations funded with marital income. In a Texas community property divorce, both views can miss the legal …
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Retirement accounts may represent decades of work and a significant source of financial security. When one spouse earns retirement benefits during a marriage, Texas generally treats those benefits as property that the spouses own together, even if the account or plan is in only one spouse’s name. Protecting retirement accounts in a Texas divorce may …
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Wondering, “How quickly can I get a divorce in Texas?” The minimum is 60 days after you or your spouse files a divorce petition. Unless limited family-violence-related exceptions apply, Texas courts cannot divorce you any sooner. Before the court issues a divorce decree, you must resolve your property, financial, and parenting issues, whether by settlement …
Posted by Ramos Law Group | Divorce
Divorce can feel overwhelming—especially when you are unsure how divorce law works. Texas divorce laws set the rules and processes to end a marriage, including how courts handle issues like property division, child custody, and financial support. If you are thinking about ending your marriage, learning about divorce laws in Texas can help you know …
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Those facing a challenging divorce journey often search for the best divorce lawyers in Hoouston. Even if you meticulously look for the best Houston divorce lawyer online, you’re left perusing through countless options. Many of these are directories brimming with divorce attorneys. While some directories maintain rigorous standards and personally recommend the lawyers they list, …
