When it comes to the division of marital property, one of the most common questions we’re asked at North Texas Family Lawyers, is “Who gets the house?” (Not to mention, the mortgage!) It’s a fair question, especially when you consider that a ... » Learn More about Dividing Mortgage and House After Divorce
Unmarried Parents
In family law, parental and marital rights are completely different. (Which makes sense, since you don’t have to be married in order to become a parent.) Every parent in Texas has the same rights, powers, and authority over their children, regardless ... » Learn More about Unmarried Parents
I Won The Lottery, and Now I’m Getting Divorced
If you or your spouse is seeking a divorce and at least one of you has significant assets, including lottery winnings and/or inheritances, it is critical that you obtain a divorce attorney with significant experience in Texas high net worth divorce. ... » Learn More about I Won The Lottery, and Now I’m Getting Divorced
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey
After the devastating losses of Hurricane Harvey and the flooding that followed, all of us at Neal Ashmore Family Law Group want to send our thoughts and prayers to everyone affected by this crisis - we stand with you as you work to recover and ... » Learn More about In the wake of Hurricane Harvey
How to Get a Divorce in Texas
Change is never easy, and nothing illustrates this sentiment quite like a divorce. Not only are these breakups an incredible drain on an individual’s emotional health, just charting out the logistics of how two people are supposed to sever ties can ... » Learn More about How to Get a Divorce in Texas
What is Your Stuff Worth in Divorce Court?
It depends on who is evaluating it and why. Money has different values. $10,000.00 in cash is better than a $10,000.00 CD that is locked in for 5 years at 3% interest or $10,000.00 in a 401(k) because you have to pay tax on 401(k). A 3% CD is very ... » Learn More about What is Your Stuff Worth in Divorce Court?
How Long Does It Take to Get Divorced in Texas?
If you’re trying to chart out how much of your life you’re about to devote to divorce, the answer probably isn’t going to make you happy. Because the truth is? We have no idea. How long it takes to get a divorce in Texas depends on a host of ... » Learn More about How Long Does It Take to Get Divorced in Texas?
Attorney Retainers and Divorce Costs
As attorneys, one question we’re often asked is, “How much is my divorce going to cost me?” While there’s no “one stop shop” answer to that, we’d be lying if we didn’t acknowledge that getting divorced can be expensive. The exact amount, however, ... » Learn More about Attorney Retainers and Divorce Costs
Equitable Distribution
When it comes to dividing marital property; courts in the United States all follow one of two schools of thought: 1) community property, or 2) equitable distribution. Texas is a community property state, which normally means that everything ... » Learn More about Equitable Distribution
Paralegals Know What You are Going Through!
Nurses in acute care units, emergency rooms, or Hospice situations shoulder a great burden. It is by their training and experience that they can do their job professionally but with care and empathy. The really good ones do this without missing a ... » Learn More about Paralegals Know What You are Going Through!
