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What is the effect of paternity establishment?

admin — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:40:55 +0000

Once paternity is established, individuals have to fulfill certain responsibilities toward their children. These responsibilities include supporting their children financially and emotionally.

This duty has implications for a divorce because it gives both parents the right and obligation to take care of their children. This means that one parent cannot take away visitation rights if the other parent refuses to pay child support, and vice versa. When these type of problems occur, individuals should allow courts to resolve their issues and not take actions like refusing visitation.

If you or anyone you know has considered filing for a divorce, contact the Houston divorce attorneys of Garg & Associates at 281-475-4640.

How are pets handled in a divorce?

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:54:58 +0000

While people often have close relationships with their pets, pets are treated like any other property in divorce. This means that both spouses will have to come to an agreement on which spouse will take care of their pets.

Divorce judges typically will not help create sharing arrangements for pets. For this reason, spouses should try to reach an agreement about their pets outside of court.

If you have questions about your divorce settlement, contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281.475.4640.

Should divorce visitation schedules depend on the child’s age?

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:07:25 +0000

When spouses with children get divorced, one of the most contentious issues is child custody. In most cases, one parent is given the primary custody responsibilities, while the other spouse is given visitation privileges.

The amount of visitation often depends on the visiting spouse and the child’s age. If the child is younger, then the visiting parent will often receive more visitations because the court has often ruled that younger children need more influence from both parents.

If you or anyone you know has questions about child custody, contact the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-475-4640.

Is there legal separation in Texas?

admin — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 18:21:15 +0000

While many states have a provision for legal separation, Texas does not have such a provision.

In states where legal separation occurs, spouses often choose this provision to protect themselves if they are considering a divorce. This protection includes a protection against being responsible for the debts incurred by the other spouse while the divorce is being considered.

Because such a provision is not available in Texas, many spouses who are afraid of being responsible for their spouses future debts may want to consider filing for divorce as soon as possible.

If you are considering filing for divorce in Texas, contact the Houston divorce attorneys of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281.475.4640.

Can the individual paying child support dictate how the payments are spent?

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:53:55 +0000

When spouses get a divorce and there are children involved, then one spouse will likely pay child support to the other spouse. The spouse paying child support may want to dictate how the payments are spent.

However, this spouse cannot control how the payments are spent for any purpose. The spouse receiving the child support typically has full discretion in regard to how to spend the payments.

If you or anyone you has questions about child support payments, contact the Houston child support lawyers of Garg & Associates, P.C., at 281-475-4640.

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

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:27:18 +0000

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 281-475-4640.

What does the term conservatorship mean?

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:32:13 +0000

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 281.475.4640.

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

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:31:00 +0000

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 281-475-4640.

How is the alimony amount determined?

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:35:23 +0000

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 281-475-4640.

Karl Rove’s Divorce is Finalized

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:35:27 +0000

Former advisor to President George W. Bush, Karl Rove, was granted a divorce in Texas last week. If you are considering a divorce, the Houston divorce lawyers of Garg & Associates may be able to help you.

Rove and his wife were married for 24 years and have one son together. They were married in January 1986. A family spokesperson said the split was mutual and amicable. They have decided to remain friends and even shared the holidays together.

If you or someone you love is considering a divorce, contact the Houston divorce attorneys of Garg & Associates P.C., by calling 281-475-4640 and discuss your legal options.