Many parties going through a divorce in Texas are concerned about how a divorce will affect their assets, especially a 401k or other retirement accounts. While it’s always best to consult with a divorce attorney, here are several things to keep in mind when thinking about how to protect your assets. Separate vs Community Property …
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Domestic abuse is a prevalent problem within intimate and familial relationships. According to surveys, roughly 25% of divorcees cite abuse as a contributing factor to their divorce. In 25% of physical violence cases against women and nearly 15% of those against men, this abuse will escalate to severe violence leading to critical harm or injury. …
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If you’re considering handling your own divorce paperwork and proceedings, you’re not alone. There are many couples who start the divorce process without representation from an attorney. While this practice is legal, it can be dangerous when people believe in several common myths about divorce before trying to start a do-it-yourself divorce in Texas.
Being agreeable while ending your marriage can save both of you from unnecessary grief and litigation cost. But there are important reasons to contest a divorce, times when you should choose not to compromise with your soon-to-be former spouse. The first reason is plain and simple – when you believe the safety and welfare of …
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Mary E. Ramos and the Ramos Law Group are Sugar Land divorce lawyers who have developed comprehensive divorce and family law knowledge base to help potential clients and other Texans come to terms with a divorce, learn about the process and other potential divorce issues that may arise. The divorce and family law blog includes a wide range of topics including divorce process, child support guidelines, child custody, support enforcement and division of marital property.
Ramos Law Group, PLLC is a privately held family law firm in The Woodlands dedicated to Divorce & Family law. With offices in The Woodlands, Houston and Sugar Land (all by appointment only), the firm handles every aspect of family law matters for clients in Montgomery, Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston and Brazoria counties and across Texas.
A contested divorcein Houstonoccurs when the spouses cannot reach an agreement on one or more issues related to the divorce. Consider the entire divorce process a business transaction. This approach can make a difference between spending a few hundred dollars with an uncontested divorce to spending over ten thousand for a highly contested matter. The contested divorceprocess includes several steps which are described in detail below.
Getting a divorce is likely one of the most stressful events you will experience in your lifetime. Individuals often experience a wide range of intense emotions including anger, fear, sadness and resentment and these feelings may cloud their better judgment. In addition to being an extremely emotional process, a divorce often involves the biggest financial decision of your life, so it is critical to have a divorce lawyer who can protect your best interests during this difficult period.
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