Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Child Custody, Parental Alienation Syndrome
“Joint custody” in Houston, Texas is a very broad term. It doesn’t necessarily mean a 50 / 50 split of actual possession of the children. It is a form of child custody arrangement that addresses how certain rights and duties when it comes to raising their children are assigned as well as how time with …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Sometimes you can make it work. And sometimes you can’t. Knowing when to get a divorce in Texas begins with some serious soul-searching. Oftentimes, people stay in a marriage long after they should. Maybe you still love your partner. Maybe you feel like they can change, and overcome their problems. Maybe you feel like a …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Business Owner, CEO's or C-Suite Executives, Divorce, High Net Worth
If you are seeking a divorce in Texas and either you or your spouse owns a business that was started during the time of the marriage, it is likely this is going to become a contested issue in your divorce. Determining the value of a business is much more complicated than determining the value of …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
Divorce is a very stressful time, but it doesn’t have to be an obstacle course. The keys to a simple divorce in Texas are careful planning, sound legal representation, the resolve to stay calm, and the discipline to stick to your game plan. Divorce isn’t quick either, with the shortest path still requiring a two-month …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Consultations, Divorce
A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract between two people who plan to get married, should the marriage eventually fail (as roughly half of all marriages do). A prenup settles crucial questions such as: Who owned what prior to the marriage? How property acquired during the marriage will be divided upon divorce? What spousal payments …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
There are seven different grounds for divorce in Texas state law. In order for a divorce to be granted by the court, at least one of these seven conditions must have been met. There are two types of divorce grounds in the Texas Family Code: a “fault” divorce and a “no-fault” divorce.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Divorce
If your marriage is coming to an end and you plan on filing a divorce petition in Houston, Texas, it helps to understand the process before you begin. Here at Ramos Law Group, we deal with these situations every day, so we’ve written this guide as an informative look at the initial steps of filing …
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Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Marriage
For a dissolution of marriage in Texas, there is a formal legal process to follow. Separation vs. Divorce vs. Dissolution In some states, there is a legal distinction between a separation, a divorce, and a dissolution of marriage. In Texas, however, this is not the case. First, there is no formal legal status for a …
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Discovery, Divorce
Each state has its own set of laws that govern the division of property during a divorce or dissolution of marriage. Community property is a term for the assets that a married couple owns together. There are nine states that recognize the philosophy of community property, including Texas. Which assets are considered separate or community property is what guides the Texas court systems through the divorce process.
Posted by Mary E. Ramos | Discovery, Divorce
If you are the first to file for divorce, you will be known as the Petitioner. Ultimately, the differences between who files first are minimal but there are some procedural considerations as you will see below. The Petitioner May Choose the County If there are multiple counties in which the courts could have proper jurisdiction, …
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