Posted on May 7th, 2010
Texas divorce law allows for no-fault divorces. This means that neither party has to be at fault for a couple to file for divorce.
However, if one party shows that the other party was at fault, the court may take this into consideration when dividing up property. The other party may be at fault if the spouse can show adultery, cruel treatment, or abandonment.
If you or anyone you know is considering filing for divorce, contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-210-0010.
Posted on April 29th, 2010
Spouses get divorced for a variety of reasons. One reason is that one or both of the spouses wants to marry someone else.
Before either spouse can remarry, however, they must get a divorce. Once the divorce is finalized, both former spouses must wait at least 30 days before they can legally remarry. However, the 30-day waiting period can be waived by the divorce judge.
If you or anyone you know has questions about remarrying after divorce, contact the Houston divorce attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-210-0010.
Posted on April 20th, 2010
According to Texas divorce law, there is no such thing as legal separation. While this provision exists in other states, couples filing for divorce cannot be granted this status in Texas.
In some cases, spouses can be granted temporary orders in courts, in which some of the provisions may seem like a legal separation. However, spouses should realize that until the divorce is finalized they will continue to amass community property and debt.
If you or anyone you know has considered filing for divorce, contact the Houston divorce attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-210-0010.
Posted on April 13th, 2010
After a divorce, one of the former spouses may want to change their last name. In most cases, former spouses choose to change their name to their former name that they had before their divorce.
This process is often known as restoration of former name. While it’s typically done by the former wife, it can be done for either spouse. Changing the last name involves some minor legal complications that should be discussed with an experienced attorney.
If you or anyone you know has questions about a divorce, contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-210-0010.
Posted on April 9th, 2010
An 81-year-mother went to court to collect child support that was 60 years late.
According to reports, the woman is claiming that the she is owed $57,000 in back child support. In 1950, after the birth of their son the two were not married, the man was ordered to pay the woman $50 a month for child support.
Reports say that the man tried to pay for a few years, but then gave up. The woman later married and had two more children. Because there is no limitation on child support she is claiming that now that she is a widow, she needs the back child support.
If you or a loved one has not received child support payments that he or she is owed, contact the Houston child support lawyers of Garg & Associates by calling 281-210-0010.
Posted on April 7th, 2010
When parents file for divorce, one issue they need to resolve is the child custody issue. While some couples can agree to a visitation schedule, some rely on the court to settle it for them.
In Texas, visitation schedules are partially dictated by the Standard Possession Order. This law dictates that the parent who does have possession of the children to have possession of the children on the first, third, and fifth weekends each month, as well as additional times during the school year.
If you have questions about child custody issues in a divorce case, contact the Houston divorce attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-210-0010.
Posted on March 30th, 2010
When individuals file for divorce, they do not necessarily undergo mediation. However, mediation can be advantageous for facilitating the divorce process.
Some advantages include resolving significant issues and finding a way to settle. By settling, both parties can avoid a long and possibly painful divorce trial.
If you or anyone you know has questions about a mediation, contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-210-0010.
Posted on March 23rd, 2010
An agreed divorce is a divorce between two parties, in which both parties agree to the terms of the divorce without court intervention. Agreed divorces typically take the following steps.
First, the husband and wife get together and agree on how to divide their assets and how to handle child custody issues. Once these issues are resolved, the couple visits a lawyer who drafts a legal agreement, which both parties sign.
Once this document is signed, the lawyer and couple will go to a divorce court, where the judge will ask a standard list of questions and ensure that all aspects of the agreement are in order. With the judge’s approval, the divorce will be finalized.
If you have questions about an agreed divorce, contact the Houston divorce attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-210-0010.
Posted on March 18th, 2010
Getting a divorce can have a significant impact on your finances, because marital assets are commonly divided between the two spouses.
Texas is an “equitable distribution” state, meaning that in a divorce assets are divided fairly, though not necessarily equally. If one spouse is the sole breadwinner in the marriage, the unemployed spouse may be granted a smaller percentage of the total marital assets upon divorce.
However, a spouse may be granted other types of financial assistance in a divorce, such as child support and alimony, that help a spouse to support himself or herself, as well as any children.
If you are considering or anticipating divorce, please contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C. today at 281-210-0010.
Posted on March 12th, 2010
Many individuals file for divorce because they want to remarry. However, once the divorce is granted by a court, individuals must wait a certain amount of time.
In most cases, they must wait 30 days. During this time period, the former spouse may request a Motion for New Trial. For this reason, spouses wishing to get divorces in order to remarry should avoid conflicts during this 30 day period. If the other spouse files this motion, then the opportunity to remarry will be even longer.
If you or anyone you know is considering a divorce, contact the Houston divorce attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-210-0010.
