Jul 1 2016 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in High Asset Divorce
A divorce is something that most people don’t assume is going to affect them. No one gets married with the assumption that their marriage is going to end in divorce. But for many Houston couples, a divorce is something that will affect them both emotionally and financially. When a couple believes that their marriage has ended, they can feel extremely sad, stressed and anxious about their future. At a certain age, a person knows they will be …
Share This Learn MoreMay 5 2016 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in High Asset Divorce
When a Houston area resident is going through a divorce,it can be hard to look past the emotions and consider the financial aspects as well. A divorce is an extremely emotional time and it can be difficult to make any financial decisions at that time. There are some things a person should consider during the divorce process. First, property values are extremely important in a divorce settlement. Property division is one of the major contentious issues …
Share This Learn MoreApr 15 2016 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in High Asset Divorce
When many Texas residents hear the word annulment they may assume it is one and the same as divorce. Although an annulment does signify the end of a marriage, usually after a short period of time, there are circumstances that need to be present in order to have a marriage annulled. An annulment in Texas is invalidating a marriage. There are two grounds for annulment in Texas. The first ground for annulment is void annulment grounds. This …
Share This Learn MoreMar 25 2016 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in High Asset Divorce
Celebrity divorces can seem like a common occurrence to many Houston residents. These divorce stories are often heavily publicized and make appearances in magazines and news shows on television. One of the latest celebrity divorces that is getting a lot of press is Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck. Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck’s divorce was announced right after their tenth wedding anniversary. In some states, the end of a marriage that occurs after a tenth anniversary can …
Share This Learn MoreMar 18 2016 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in High Asset Divorce
Many Houston couples may find the marriage statistics in the U.S. to be quite dismal. Although most couples believe their marriage will last forever, disputes emerge and a divorce may become the best option. Each divorce is unique. A divorce is generally a time when emotions are at an all-time high. It can be hard for a person to think logically with their future in mind. A divorce will force each person to start over in their …
Share This Learn MoreFeb 8 2016 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in High Asset Divorce
People can decide to end their marriage for all kinds of reasons and at all times of the year, but for reasons that aren’t entirely clear, some times appear to be more popular than others. As we discussed in a previous blog post, January is the busiest month for divorce filings. For Houston couples who have divorce in the back of their minds, there are pros and cons as to why January may make sense …
Share This Learn MoreJan 15 2016 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in Divorce, High Asset Divorce
When a Texas couple gets married the last thing on their mind is a divorce. But a large percentage couples will go through a divorce. In Texas there are several grounds for fault for a divorce. When a person decides to file for divorce they need to list a reason. There are 7 grounds for fault in a divorce in Texas. The first is insupportability which means irreconcilable differences. This is the only fault that doesn’t …
Share This Learn MoreJan 8 2016 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in High Asset Divorce
Now that the holidays are over many Houston residents will be making fresh starts for the New Year. The fresh starts may be exercising more, starting a new hobby, cutting down on sugar intake, or changing up a relationship. January is the busiest month for divorces. Family law attorneys are used to getting many divorce requests during this period. There are many reasons why people choose to seek out a divorce in January. Some stay together …
Share This Learn MoreNov 20 2015 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in High Asset Divorce
Celebrity divorces happen frequently. It seems as if each week there’s another one in the news. Sometimes a celebrity divorce can offer lessons for regular Houston residents going through a divorce. The Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom divorce offers a unique glimpse into what can happen for regular people going through a divorce. Although they filed their divorce paperwork back in July it has been backlogged in the court system. So when Lamar was rushed to …
Share This Learn MoreOct 16 2015 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in Divorce, High Asset Divorce
Many Houston residents will receive an inheritance from a family member at some point in their lives. Sometimes these inheritances can be small and sometimes they can be in the millions of dollars. A person who receives an inheritance and later goes through a divorce with their spouse may be interested in knowing what will happen to that inheritance after a divorce. Although Texas is a community property state, not all assets are divided equally. An inheritance …
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