As with any contract, the agreement must be entered into voluntarily and with full disclosure.
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Texas divorce and child custody FAQ: Can I take my children on vacation during my divorce or custody case?
Many counties in Texas have Standing Orders that contain specific injunctions……
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Dallas Court of Appeals Holds Attorney’s Fees Must Be Segregated
To recover attorney’s fees under Texas law, a party must segregate fees……
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Texas divorce FAQ: Will my spouse be required to return to work?
Because post-divorce alimony is very limited in Texas, the reality is that most circumstances will require both spouses to work after the divorce.
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Common-Law Marriage: Examples of Situations Where a Texas Court Found that No Common-Law Marriage Existed
1. No Agreement to be Married:
· Behavior that is consistent with courtship, such as holding hands and showing affection towards one another;
· Marriage proposal and giving of an engagement ring;
· Statements that parties were “trying out” their relationship and would later marry if everything worked out; and
·…
Dallas Court of Appeals Affirms Trial Court’s Judgment Voiding Premarital Agreement
This opinion is one of the few Texas cases to void a premarital agreement.
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Texas divorce FAQ: Can my spouse continue to use our credit cards?
…most courts enter orders that regulate each party’s use of credit during the divorce…
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Legal Effects of a Common Law-Marriage
A common-law marriage between a man and a woman begins when all three of the following elements are satisfied at the same time in Texas:…
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Texas divorce FAQ: Can I change the judge?
When a suit is filed, the court and judge assigned to the case is set in stone.
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