Family Legal Matters
Navigate your family's ups and downs. Learn everything from what to consider before getting married or adopting to how to have an amicable divorce and settle on child support.
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How to Get a Prenuptial Agreement in Texas
Getting married in Texas? Understand how a legal prenup can help you protect yourself and your family and strengthen your relationship.
· 7 min read
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What Is Collaborative Divorce and Is It Right for You?
Collaborative divorce gives couples an opportunity to work together to end their marriage without contention. But are you and your spouse capable of resolving your divorce terms amicably? The answer may not always be as clear.
· 8 min read
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What Is a Community Property State?
In a community property state, all property acquired during a marriage is considered jointly owned and divided equally. For couples in these states, getting a prenup may be essential.
· 7 min read
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What Is a Domestic Partnership? Facts and Advice
Considering a domestic partnership in lieu of marriage? Here's what you need to know about how it works.
· 9 min read
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How to Get a Marriage Annulled in Texas
A Texas annulment is a legal end to a marriage that was never vaild. Find the specific situations in which it is possible and the requirements for filing.
· 3 min read
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Going It Alone: Pursuing a Pro Se Divorce
Once you've decided to get divorced, the next step is deciding how to accomplish it. This includes whether you and your spouse can work together to achieve an amicable divorce, whether you'll use mediation, or whether you'll go through the court process.
· 4 min read
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How Do Family Courts Split Up Debt Upon Divorce?
Divorce isn't just about splitting assets. When it comes time to go your separate ways, someone has to take responsibility for your debt.
· 3 min read
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Filing a Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
A number of states offer a simplified dissolution of marriage procedure that applies in certain circumstances. If you are thinking of filing for divorce or dissolution, find out if you can take advantage of a simplified procedure.
· 4 min read
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Dividing Assets: What to Do in a Divorce
Read how to divide fairly and enable your divorce to go more smoothly.
· 5 min read
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Are You Eligible for No-Fault Divorce? A Checklist
If you’re considering getting a divorce, you may benefit from getting a no-fault divorce, which is usually easier and faster.
· 3 min read
