What is a prenuptial agreement, and how is it used wisely in your divorce?
- February 26th, 2021
- Miranda Fields
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What is a prenuptial agreement? A prenuptial agreement, also called a premarital agreement (or sometimes, “Prenup”), simply put, is an agreement that establishes financial terms for the marriage. Premarital agreements typically identify all the assets each future spouse owns and…
Navigating the first step in your contested divorce like a pro
- February 5th, 2021
- Cheryl McGirr
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Divorce – The First Step in your Divorce Have you found yourself asking the question, “What is my first step in filing for divorce?” The first step is to determine where and when you can file for divorce. For example, to file in…
How Social Media becomes relevant in your divorce or custody proceeding
- January 29th, 2021
- Cheryl McGirr
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Divorce – Social Media Use and Family Law When information about personal lives is shared on social media or any other form of public platforms, it becomes part of the public network, especially when shared online. If you are contemplating divorce, it’s important to keep in…
Understanding at what age your children can decide with whom they want to live
- January 22nd, 2021
- Cheryl McGirr
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Children cannot officially decide which parent they will live with until they are 18 years old. The court is the ultimate judge of where the child’s primary residence will be. Under Texas Family Law Code §153.009, a child who is…
Ever wonder what happens to your current community property during your divorce?
- October 16th, 2020
- Cheryl McGirr
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Divorce – Community and Separate Property What happens to property during a divorce? All property obtained or acquired during a marriage is generally deemed or presumed to be community property unless it is specifically identified as the separate property of one spouse….
¿Tengo que estar casado para adoptar un niño en Texas?
- October 15th, 2020
- Cheryl McGirr
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Ley Familiar – Adopción / Adopción de una niña en Texas En Texas, ninguna ley indica que una persona debe estar casada para adoptar. Muchas agencias o profesionales en adopción pueden tener preferencias o requisitos respecto a parejas casadas o solteros. Sin embargo, en Texas, una…
Ever wonder if you are required to be married to adopt a child in Texas?
- October 9th, 2020
- Cheryl McGirr
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Family Law – Adoption / Adopting / Adopt a child in Texas In Texas, no law states that a person must be married to adopt. Many adoption professionals and agencies may have preferences or adoption requirements regarding married couples versus individuals. …
What’s the return on your investment of being Trustworthy? Can you be trusted?
- September 10th, 2020
- Cheryl McGirr
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Whether or not you can be called trustworthy relies on whether or not you may be called truthful.
Scared of losing your investments? Find out how your stock holdings are divided in a divorce?
- August 24th, 2020
- Cheryl McGirr
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As an investment, stock represents a percentage share in the ownership of a business. When the business does well, the value of the investment will typically increase, and when the company does poorly or under performs, the value of the…
Cheryl McGirr’s AMA: Ask Me – a Lawyer – Anything
- May 20th, 2020
- Cheryl McGirr
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Ask a Lawyer Anything? Have you ever had a question you would like to ask a lawyer but didn’t really have access to one? Well now you do (remember, the answers will be public). Each week, Cheryl is going in…