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What to do if you believe your spouse is hiding assets?

Posted on January 29th, 2010 No Comments

When divorce seems  inevitable,  one spouse  may attempt to hide personal assets. The point  of hiding  these assets is to ensure that the spouse can retain them during  the divorce  proceedings.

There are many different schemes for hiding assets, such as using hidden bank accounts or transferring them temporarily to another  party. To discover these schemes, lawyers use a number of mechanisms including their legal expertise and tested accounting techniques.

If you have questions about your upcoming divorce, contact the Houston divorce attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-362-2865.

What does the term conservatorship mean?

Posted on January 22nd, 2010 No Comments

Many people are familiar with the term custody. However, few know the meaning of conservatorship.

In essence, the two terms are the same. They both describe the rights and duties that each parent will have toward his or her child or children. However, in Texas, the legal system uses the word conservatorship for custody because it has a slightly broader meaning for these rights and duties.

If you have questions about Texas divorce terminology, contact the Houston divorce attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-362-2865.

Can you stop paying child support if your spouse takes away your visitation rights?

Posted on January 13th, 2010 No Comments

Even after a divorce settlement, spouses may have disputes for a variety of reasons. These disputes may cause further complications with the divorce settlement.

For instance, one spouse may choose to take away the visitation rights of the other spouse. In retribution, the other spouse may stop paying child support. This act of retribution, however, is not advised. The best remedy is to take the problem in front of a divorce judge for a legal remedy.

If you or anyone you know has questions about your divorce settlement, contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-362-2865.

How is the alimony amount determined?

Posted on January 6th, 2010 No Comments

The alimony amount will vary from couple to couple and is often determined by a number of a factors.

These factors will typically include the both parties’ financial standing of both parties and other potential sources of future income. The alimony amount can also be affected by each parties’ age, health, and other needs.

Because alimony provisions vary from state to state, many people turn to a lawyer for help. If you are considering filing for divorce, contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-362-2865.

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