Blog Posts in April, 2012
Posted on Apr 30, 2012 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
A "retainer" is an advanced fee based on the lawyer's hourly rate and the complexity of your case that you will pay at the time you hire an attorney from our firm. Think of a retainer as ...
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Posted on Apr 26, 2012 By Austin Divorce Attorney
Marital property consists of all property that a spouse brings into a marriage or acquires during t the marriage. All marital property is either community property or separate property. Generally, ...
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Posted on Apr 24, 2012 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Premarital Agreement are often times referred to as "pre nups". Couples may elect to have a premarital agreement drafted before they get married to define each of their rights and ...
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Posted on Apr 20, 2012 By Austin Divorce Attorney
When dealing with custody issues the court’s primary concern is what is in the child’s best interest. In the mid 1970’s the Texas Supreme Court in the Holley v. Adams opinion ...
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