Different states have different laws concerning divorce that may carry over when moving to a new state. Permanent alimony is not a Texas divorce law, but it exists in many other states. The order to pay lifelong spousal support is a reality for many couples living in...
Month: January 2013
Does the 7-year itch really exist? Depends on whom you ask
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jan 29, 2013 |
Even if you've never seen the classic 1955 Marilyn Monroe film "The Seven Year Itch," you've probably heard of the theory behind it. The idea that married couples go through a period of waning interest in each other is nothing new, and it's one that many Texans can...
Deion Sanders, ex-wife given unusual child custody order
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jan 28, 2013 |
It seems that Texas residents who have been following the divorce saga of Deion Sanders and his ex-wife, Pilar, haven't run out of fodder just yet. The court proceedings between the NFL star and his wife are set to continue at least until March, when a judge will...
Divorced fathers often face workplace discrimination
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jan 24, 2013 |
Fathers who are divorced but make an effort to be fully involved in their children's lives may face workplace discrimination. Many employers don't even seem to realize that they are doing something wrong in disrespecting fathers' rights. This problem comes up in Texas...
Dallas leaders react to rash of domestic violence incidents
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jan 22, 2013 |
Domestic violence remains a serious problem across the country, and unfortunately, north Texas has seen more than its share of cases recently. A recent rash of domestic violence incidents in the Dallas area has city leaders particularly concerned and searching for new...
Texas high court may wait for U.S. Supreme Court on gay divorce
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jan 21, 2013 |
Although the nation's courts are intended to address the legal needs of all citizens, even today, many cases end up in limbo. Sometimes decisions get hung up due to conflicting laws between states, or between state and federal laws. Same-sex marriage is one of these...
Families battle over custody of Jovan Belcher’s daughter
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jan 16, 2013 |
Divorcing parents have the unenviable task of deciding how to split the time they spend with their children. This can be heartbreaking no matter who ends up with primary child custody because it still means both parents will have less time to spend with their...
What’s in a name? Not enough to make a marriage last, apparently
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jan 14, 2013 |
Texas residents who regularly troll the "news of the weird" section may remember the story of a couple who got married after discovering they had the same name. Kelly Hildebrandt, a man from Lubbock, met Kelly Hildebrandt, a woman from Coral Springs, Florida, after...
Missing boys found in Texas; father arrested on custody charge
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jan 14, 2013 |
As often as we discuss the benefits of finding common ground whenever possible, the fact is that many couples who go their separate ways will never completely agree on all of the court orders and other terms of their divorce. Splitting up a family can be very...
Bethenny Frankel seeks child support in divorce
On behalf of Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | Jan 9, 2013 | Child Support
As we've discussed in past blog posts, divorce can wreak havoc on anyone's finances. Couples who go their separate ways must find a way to survive on their own, and for the lower-earning spouse, that can take some adjustment. This is especially true for parents who...
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