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Separate Property in Texas Divorce Includes Property Claimed by One Spouse Before Marriage

By Kelly McClure In a Texas divorce, there is a presumption that property possessed by either spouse during the marriage or at the time of the divorce is community property, unless there is clear and convincing evidence otherwise.  Separate property … Continue reading

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Intestate Laws – When You Do Not Have a Surviving Spouse

This is the final installment of the intestate success series.  To see the other installments start here. If you’ve already read the second post in this series, then you know that the intestate succession can be rather complicated when you … Continue reading

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Can I Ask My Spouse to Pay Attorney Fees in a Divorce?

Who Pays Attorney Fees In A Divorce?A divorce can be a financially daunting undertaking, especially if one spouse does not want to pursue a divorce or it comes as a total shock. An often-contested component of any divorce is attorney … Continue reading

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Intestate Laws – When You Leave a Surviving Spouse

This is the second installment of our Intestate Laws series.  In case you missed the first one, check it out here. Probably the biggest misconception people have about dying without a Will is that their spouse will just get everything.  … Continue reading

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What To Do When Your Spouse Says He Or She Wants A Divorce

What do you do if you’re the person on the receiving end of the news that your marriage is ending? You have had no chance to prepare yourself to respond when faced with a devastating event that will change everything. … Continue reading

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