Given the fact that approximately 50 percent of all first marriages end in divorce during their first two decades, a good number of couples, including some in Texas, are opting to test the waters first by living together before getting married.Once widely regarded...
Month: March 2012
Communication is key after a divorce
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Mar 28, 2012 |
Talking to an ex-spouse after a divorce can be difficult. Bitter feelings may not have subsided, and there may be disagreements on key issues. However, particularly if the custody of children is involved, communication can be extremely important.If communication...
Former NBA star struggles with illness, finances, child support
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Mar 27, 2012 |
We often look toward professional athletes, movie stars and other highly paid celebrities with envy and imagine what we would do with all their wealth. They seem to have everything they want, without the everyday financial burdens the rest of us face. But in reality,...
Cohabitation agreements growing more common
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Mar 21, 2012 |
When people are preparing to marry, it is often in their best interest to draft a premarital agreement, particularly if they have a lot of assets. Nowadays, 60 percent of couples live together before marriage, compared to just 10 percent in the late 1960s. And many...
Didn’t handle the marriage finances? Time to learn quickly
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Mar 21, 2012 |
In most marriages, one person tends to handle the bills, the bank account and the budget, if there is one. When a marriage ends in divorce, it can be a scary wakeup call for the other spouse. That's especially true if the spouse who didn't monitor the finances is...
Billionaire’s wife accuses him of hiding assets in divorce
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Mar 19, 2012 |
When the time comes to divide assets and property in a divorce, it can be tempting for the spouse who has more to lose to hide certain earnings so they aren't lost to the soon-to-be ex. This is neither recommended nor legal, but that doesn't stop some from trying.The...
Raise your child custody standing by getting involved at school
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Mar 15, 2012 |
When it comes to demonstrating to a judge that you deserve to be awarded child custody, involvement in your child's education tends to score a lot of points. This is especially true for fathers, who tend to make a more lasting impression simply because there are far...
Dennis Quaid’s wife files for divorce in Texas
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Mar 14, 2012 |
The third wife of actor Dennis Quaid has filed for divorce in Austin. According to court documents, Kimberly Buffington Quaid says the marriage fell apart because of "conflict of personalities" and "discord." The couple had been married since 2004 and had twins back...
Dennis Quaid’s wife files for divorce in Texas
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Mar 12, 2012 |
The third time was apparently not the charm for actor Dennis Quaid, whose wife has filed a divorce petition in Travis County, Texas. She said their marriage had "become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities."So far there doesn't appear to be...
Legal separation may be an option for some couples
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Mar 7, 2012 |
In some situations, estranged married couples may decide to opt for a legal separation in lieu of a divorce. Although Texas is one of a handful of states that don't officially recognize legal separation, it can be accomplished by using other laws.A divorce in Texas...
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