Jul 13 2018 - Posted by Chris Lincoln of The Lincoln Law Firm, PLLC, in Divorce

Dogs and cats are more than just “pets” to many people. Many consider their 4-legged friends to be family members. You do not need to look far to find a dog or cat with their very own social media page, and yes, you should follow them. Who doesn’t love adorable pictures of animals to brighten each day? So, what happens to the beloved dog or cat when his or her humans separate or divorce? Custody …
Share This Learn MoreJul 5 2018 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in Divorce
When making a major decision, it’s a bad idea to do it under pressure. That goes for making major purchases in your life, or ending relationships with significant others. You face decisions about your past and your future, and in some instances the future of children. Financial aspects of the dissolution may seem the driest of issues to wade through because of the accounting involved, but they are also among the most important because of …
Share This Learn MoreJun 22 2018 - Posted by Chris Lincoln of The Lincoln Law Firm, PLLC, in Divorce

Before you embark on any life changing event, you most likely want to know a few very important details… How much will it cost? How long will it take? Will I be successful and “win”? These three questions are usually the first considered when being faced with the possibility of a divorce or a child custody suit. How much will this cost? Good question. Some “divorce mills”, for lack of a better term, charge a …
Share This Learn MoreJun 8 2018 - Posted by Chris Lincoln of The Lincoln Law Firm, PLLC, in Divorce

Summer is upon us and you know what that means… your social media news feed is likely filled with pictures of graduations, vacation adventures, and cocktails on the beach. What you probably do not want to see it filled with is angry ex-spouses, mad moms, and relationship drama that doesn’t belong in the public eye. We have all been there. We have all been guilty at one point of over-sharing on social media not considering …
Share This Learn MoreMay 24 2018 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in Divorce
The internet of things: have you heard of it? Maybe you only know the acronym – IoT. According to proponents, this is the promise of personal empowerment through internet-linked technology. Specifically, IoT represents how, by using network-connected smart devices and our smartphones, we can: secure the front door without using a key; generate a grocery list based on what the refrigerator sees on its shelves; or even install a doorbell with a camera that monitors …
Share This Learn MoreMay 4 2018 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in General
That older couples are divorcing at a higher rate than in the past is clear. We’ve written about this on occasion over the past few years, most recently in February. Data collected by Pew Research Center shows divorce rates doubled for couples 50 and over. If you narrow the age-range to those couples 65 and over, divorce rates have tripled. Experts offer a range of rationales for why. One is that divorce doesn’t carry the …
Share This Learn MoreApr 26 2018 - Posted by Chris Lincoln of The Lincoln Law Firm, PLLC, in Co-Parenting, Divorce

It can be difficult enough to agree on how to raise children when you are married. Trying to agree on parenting once your marriage or partnership has dissolved? A challenge to say the least. With summer right around the corner, you may be about to face some additional co-parenting challenges due to your summer possession schedule. Here are some tips to help the summer go smoothly with your family. Purchase a calendar – Maybe more …
Share This Learn MoreApr 21 2018 - Posted by Chris Lincoln of The Lincoln Law Firm, PLLC, in High Asset Divorce
On behalf of The Lincoln Law Firm, PLLC posted in High Asset Divorce on Wednesday, September 10, 2014. There is much at stake in any divorce, but a high asset divorce is a financially-complex situation that can easily veer out-of-control. Residents of Houston have likely seen the countless headlines spawned by the types of splits that affect celebrities, businesspersons and the like: disputed, heated and sometimes dragging-on forever. In a high asset divorce, it’s especially important to secure trusted counsel from …
Share This Learn MoreApr 16 2018 - Posted by Chris Lincoln of The Lincoln Law Firm, PLLC, in Postnuptial Agreement, Prenuptial Agreement, Separate Property

Premarital agreements tend to carry the stigma of a marriage doomed to fail, but that is simply not the case. Premarital agreements aren’t just for the rich & famous or for those who don’t have faith in their marriage lasting. Premarital agreements are useful for blended families, second marriages, business owners, first-time marriages or marriages later in life. Another similar option is a postmarital agreement. Marital agreements are not one-size-fits all (so please don’t try …
Share This Learn MoreApr 6 2018 - Posted by On Behalf of the Lincoln Law Firm, PPLC, in Co-Parenting

Parenting can be an enigmatic endeavor. Not long ago, a major national magazine framed the issue clearly. According to general research findings cited in the article, few parents regret having been parents and many single adults regret never having had children. At the same time, however, parenting doesn’t necessarily elicit joy. Many respondents said they don’t like the job. Further, research indicated mothers experience less happiness than fathers, and single parents are even more unhappy. Now, add …
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