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General Divorce Questions
FAQs
To save attorney fees, my ex and I used the same lawyer in our divorce. Did the lawyer commit legal malpractice by representing us both?
What is a ‘separation’?
What is a ‘legal separation?’
What are the advantages to a legal separation?
What is an ‘annulment’?
When might an annulment be granted?
What is a ‘divorce’?
Can I get divorced before we finalize all the details?
Can one spouse get a divorce just because s/he is tired of being married?
What is a ‘fault’ divorce?
What is a ‘no-fault’ divorce?
I live in a state that makes it hard to get a divorce, by requiring serious fault. What can I do?
Will the division of property and potential spousal support be affected by whether or not I obtain a fault or no-fault divorce?
Do I need to have an attorney to get a divorce?
Can my soon-to-be-ex-spouse and I share an attorney?
What is marital property?
What is community property?
What is separate (non-marital) property?
What is the major difference between marital (community) and separate property?
What is "equitable distribution?"
How can I figure equity in our home to buy my husband out of the house? Are sales expenses and commission taken into account?
I bought a car from a friend but did not register title into my name. How can I get title and protect my car from claims by my friend's spouse in their divorce?
How is the debt incurred during the marriage divided?
I separated from my husband, moving out of our home almost a year ago. The home was bought in my husband's name. Should he fall behind in payments, will I be held responsible?
Why must some retirement plans be divided in a special manner?
Can premarital and post marital agreements alter the division of marital (community) property?
If a couple separates pending a no-fault divorce, are they allowed to date each other during the separation period?
What do I do if I believe my attorney is not adequately representing my interests?
I have to give a deposition in my divorce case. What is a deposition and what's going to happen?
Do I get a portion of my spouse's stock options in a divorce?
My divorce lawyer's firm has been doing legal work for my spouse's company. What can I do?
My marriage has come to the point where it is no longer bearable. What are the grounds for divorce?
Can you raise a defense against fault grounds?
What happens when both paties are "at-fault" in a divorce?
How long will it take me to get a divorce?
My lawyer tells me that I should get a separation agreement when I get divorced. What is it and what does it cover?
Where do I file for divorce?
My wife and I broke up last year. I didn't want to wait the year necessary to get a divorce in virginia. I was told that I could get a divorce overseas quickly so I obtained one in haiti. My wife says it isn't legal. Is she right?
When my spouse and I separate who pays the expenses prior to the divorce?
Can I evict my husband from our home during the divorce proceedings?
When we were married my spouse had not gotten a divorce from his former wife. I understand this is bigamy. Can I get my marriage to him annulled?
What will happen to our health insurance for my dependent children and I after the divorce from their father?
When I got married, I moved into my wife's house. We are now getting divorced and I want to keep the house. Do I have any rights to it?
May the provisions in a divorce be changed afterwards?
Is there a requirement that I physically live apart from my husband while we are in the process of divorcing?
I was married in miami, florida. I want to file for a divorce or annulment. Can if file anywhere in florida or do I have to return to miami?
Divorce Articles
FAQs
The Divorce Process: From Separation to Final Judgment
Dividing Up Property in a Divorce: Community Property vs. Equitable Distribution
Effect of Premarital Agreements on Divorce
Effect of Divorce on Estate Planning and Wills
Ending a Marriage or Taking a Break
Common Law Marriages
Effect of Divorce on Taxes
Hiring a Divorce Lawyer
When Should You Consider a Do-It-Yourself Divorce?
Annulment
FAQs
What is an ‘annulment’?
When might an annulment be granted?
Bifurcation
FAQs
What is a ‘bifurcation’ of marital status?
Collaborative Law
FAQs
What is collaborative law?
Community Property
FAQs
I live in a community property state and divorced my spouse soon after he filed bankruptcy. Am I protected from the creditors?
What is community property?
What is the major difference between marital (community) and separate property?
Is a settlement from an accident incurred while married to my husband considered community property in the event of a divorce?
Debts
FAQs
I live in a community property state and divorced my spouse soon after he filed bankruptcy. Am I protected from the creditors?
How is the debt incurred during the marriage divided?
I separated from my husband, moving out of our home almost a year ago. The home was bought in my husband's name. Should he fall behind in payments, will I be held responsible?
When my spouse and I separate who pays the expenses prior to the divorce?
Divorce Lawsuits
FAQs
What are the typical types of lawsuits?
Grounds For Divorce
FAQs
What is the difference between a ‘fault’ and a ‘no fault’ divorce?
Can one spouse get a divorce just because s/he is tired of being married?
What is a ‘fault’ divorce?
I live in a state that makes it hard to get a divorce, by requiring serious fault. What can I do?
Will the division of property and potential spousal support be affected by whether or not I obtain a fault or no-fault divorce?
My marriage has come to the point where it is no longer bearable. What are the grounds for divorce?
Can you raise a defense against fault grounds?
What happens when both paties are "at-fault" in a divorce?
Legal Help
FAQs
Do I need to have an attorney to get a divorce?
Can my soon-to-be-ex-spouse and I share an attorney?
What do I do if I believe my attorney is not adequately representing my interests?
I have to give a deposition in my divorce case. What is a deposition and what's going to happen?
My divorce lawyer's firm has been doing legal work for my spouse's company. What can I do?
Life Insurance
FAQs
My friend was a beneficiary on her ex-husband's life insurance policy. In trying to collect for funeral expenses, she was told her divorce released her automatically as a beneficiary. Why?
Divorce Decree Waiver Not Enough To Divest Ex’s Life Insurance Interest Under ERISA
No-fault
FAQs
What is the difference between a ‘fault’ and a ‘no fault’ divorce?
What is a ‘no-fault’ divorce?
Will the division of property and potential spousal support be affected by whether or not I obtain a fault or no-fault divorce?
If a couple separates pending a no-fault divorce, are they allowed to date each other during the separation period?
Nuptial Agreements
FAQs
What are premarital agreements?
Are prenuptial agreements valid?
What should I do to have a valid premarital agreement?
Can premarital and post marital agreements alter the division of marital (community) property?
My stepmother gave up her right to an outright distribution of my father's 401k plan through a post nuptial agreement. The agreement as well as my father's will clearly state that she is to get 10% of the principal value of the plan per year while my brother and I receive the balance. My stepmom is now trying to void the post-nup because my father did not disclose a life insurance policy worth 100k. Does she have a leg to stand on?
Pension
FAQs
My spouse and I are divorcing. Am I entitled to share in my spouse's pension?
Do I get a portion of my spouse's stock options in a divorce?
Property Distribution
FAQs
My spouse and I are divorcing. Am I entitled to share in my spouse's pension?
Will the division of property and potential spousal support be affected by whether or not I obtain a fault or no-fault divorce?
What is marital property?
What is community property?
What is separate (non-marital) property?
What is the major difference between marital (community) and separate property?
What is "equitable distribution?"
How can I figure equity in our home to buy my husband out of the house? Are sales expenses and commission taken into account?
I bought a car from a friend but did not register title into my name. How can I get title and protect my car from claims by my friend's spouse in their divorce?
How is the debt incurred during the marriage divided?
I separated from my husband, moving out of our home almost a year ago. The home was bought in my husband's name. Should he fall behind in payments, will I be held responsible?
Why must some retirement plans be divided in a special manner?
Can premarital and post marital agreements alter the division of marital (community) property?
Do I get a portion of my spouse's stock options in a divorce?
Retirement Plans
FAQs
My spouse and I are divorcing. Am I entitled to share in my spouse's pension?
Why must some retirement plans be divided in a special manner?
Separation
FAQs
What is a ‘separation’?
What is a ‘legal separation?’
What are the advantages to a legal separation?
If a couple separates pending a no-fault divorce, are they allowed to date each other during the separation period?
Wills
FAQs
What is the effect of a divorce on a will?
Texas Divorce
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Texas Divorce Law, Lawyers & Attorneys
Texas Divorce & Separation
Texas Divorce & Finances
Texas Child Custody and Support
Texas Divorce Resources & Statutes
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