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Requirements for Enforceable Prenuptial Agreements in Texas

Premarital agreements (also known as prenuptial agreements) provide a predictable mechanism for couples contemplating marriage to contract around Texas community property law

Avoiding Traps When Dividing Debts in a Texas Divorce

Property division is an important part of the divorce process. The division of assets and debts following a divorce may have a substantial impact on one's long-term financial wellbeing.

Oak Brook Divorce Lawyer Assists Clients With New Illinois Spousal Maintenance Guidelines

Oak Brook divorce lawyer Kathryn L. Harry offers assistance to clients with the new Illinois public act (P.A. 98-0961) as it considerably changes how spousal maintenance is decided for Illinois couples with a combined gross income of less than $250,000.

Illinois Adoptees Can Receive Original Birth Certificates Thanks to Illinois Adoption Law

The law allows disclosure to both adoptees and surrendered persons born in the state of Illinois, unless the birth parents specified they did not wish to have such information released.

Use of Adjusted Gross Income From Federal Income Tax Return Is Not Appropriate in Calculating Child Support

Use of Adjusted Gross Income From Federal Income Tax Return Is Not Appropriate in Calculating Child Support

Physical Violence May Be A Basis For a Fault Ground Divorce Under New Hampshire Law

Physical Violence May Be A Basis For a Fault Ground Divorce Under New Hampshire Law

Mental and Emotional Abuse May Be a Ground For Divorce Under New Hampshire Law

Mental and Emotional Abuse May Be a Ground For Divorce Under New Hampshire Law

Do Engagement Rings Need To Be Returned?

Do Engagement Rings Need To Be Returned?

Gifts Given in a Short Term Marriage May Be Returned to the Donor

Gifts Given in a Short Term Marriage May Be Returned to the Donor

Divorce Coaches Offer Substantial Value in the Collaborative Law Process

Divorce Coaches Offer Substantial Value in the Collaborative Law Process

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