Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
In a divorce, there are few things more frustrating than a partner who simply refuses to cooperate with the process. Unfortunately, you may be stuck dealing with a spouse who is intentionally delaying by refusing to sign the divorce papers, making unreasonable demands for their signature, or who is simply not communicating at all. Please …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, News
Tips for Co-Parenting in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic Shared custody can be difficult to navigate in ideal circumstances; adding the stress and uncertainty of a pandemic to a custody arrangement can multiply the difficulties. The Ramos Law Group, PLLC has been fielding many inquiries as to how parents should handle child custody arrangements …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, News, Parental Alienation Syndrome, Visitation and Access
In these uncharted waters, we at the Ramos Law Group would like to keep our former, existing clients and potential clients as informed as possible as we navigate family law matters in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. As you may know, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and County Judge Lina Hildago have issued the directive that all Houston-area residents shall remain in their homes and all non-essential businesses shall close. The family law community anticipates that there will be many parents with existing orders relating to children that will have questions regarding the impact this shelter in place order will have on child custody and possession schedules.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
If you and your spouse cannot reach an agreement on one or more of the key issues related to your ending your marriage and settling your estate, you may be required to seek a contested divorce. In other words, a judge may need to step in, make decisions, and bring the case to final resolution. …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, News, Parental Alienation Syndrome, Visitation and Access
Over that past week, our family law firm in Houston, Texas, has been inundated with calls from concerned parents regarding the handling of possession and access under the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) extended spring break and school closures. If you have children subject to a court-ordered visitation schedule, you may be confused regarding when the exchange should occur during spring break and what happens if the closures continue for an extended period. Most of the confusion stems from districts using varying terminology from "extended spring break" to "school closure".
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Most divorcing couples want to avoid trial. Indeed, the latest data indicates that more than nine in ten divorce cases are settled outside of the courtroom. That being said, avoiding an uncontested divorce is neither advisable nor possible in every situation. If your former partner refuses to cooperate or to work towards a fair settlement, …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Going through a divorce is never easy for any couple. The process can be even more difficult for physicians and their spouses. From navigating Texas state laws regarding the ownership of medical practices to the division of complex assets and debts to creating workable custody and visitation arrangement, there are many pitfalls that must be …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, News
In 2024, the possessory conservators (i.e., typically the party exercising a possession schedule) should be exercising Spring Break possession, absent a mutual agreement between the parties.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Going through a divorce is rarely easy. For business owners—whose professional and private lives are often intertwined—it can be especially difficult. Business owners need to know how to protect their legal rights and financial interests. As a starting point, it is imperative that you seek a comprehensive business valuation. Here, our Houston high net worth …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce, High Net Worth
While going through a divorce is never easy, high asset couples face some unique challenges. If you are part of a high asset couple, you need a divorce attorney who knows how to protect your legal rights and financial interests. Among other things, high net worth couples may need to worry about identifying assets, dealing …
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