A focus on best interests can help child custody negotiations
On Behalf of Law Offices of Jacqueline R. McNutt | Jan 31, 2018 | Child Custody
A parent who is facing a divorce will likely be concerned about the future of the children involved. Many people hope to avoid any problems that could lead to a long, uncomfortable child custody battle that will affect their kids. It is possible to strive for this...
read moreA parent who is facing a divorce will likely be concerned about the future of the children involved. Many people hope to avoid any problems that could lead to a long, uncomfortable child custody battle that will affect their kids. It is possible to strive for this...
Family law policy and health insurance
On Behalf of Law Offices of Jacqueline R. McNutt | Jan 24, 2018 | Family Law
Breaking up with a spouse can leave a person with financial challenges. For an ex-spouse who has previously been on a partner's health insurance plan, the end of a marriage can also mean the end of the health insurance. Both Texas state and federal family law policies...
read moreBreaking up with a spouse can leave a person with financial challenges. For an ex-spouse who has previously been on a partner's health insurance plan, the end of a marriage can also mean the end of the health insurance. Both Texas state and federal family law policies...
Is it hard to get court-ordered alimony?
On Behalf of Law Offices of Jacqueline R. McNutt | Jan 22, 2018 | Blog
Alimony is not always easy to get, and states have varying requirements for court-ordered alimony. In Texas, it can be tricky to get. This is because Texas generally wants to create incentives for people to maintain employment. The theory is that alimony, especially...
read moreAlimony is not always easy to get, and states have varying requirements for court-ordered alimony. In Texas, it can be tricky to get. This is because Texas generally wants to create incentives for people to maintain employment. The theory is that alimony, especially...
More states deciding fate of pets in divorce
On Behalf of Law Offices of Jacqueline R. McNutt | Jan 18, 2018 | Divorce
While not on the same par as a child custody battle, for many couples, deciding who gets the pet may be nearly as upsetting. Pets are frequently the source of emotional support and an intangible security that may be a devastating loss following a divorce. Although...
read moreWhile not on the same par as a child custody battle, for many couples, deciding who gets the pet may be nearly as upsetting. Pets are frequently the source of emotional support and an intangible security that may be a devastating loss following a divorce. Although...
Tax law changes bring family law issues to the forefront
On Behalf of Law Offices of Jacqueline R. McNutt | Jan 11, 2018 | Family Law
Usually, couples are running to the altar, but with recent tax changes, couples in unhappy marriages may be rushing toward a quick divorce. The new tax plan is wide-ranging, but one change in how alimony will be treated has some individuals wanting to close the deal...
read moreUsually, couples are running to the altar, but with recent tax changes, couples in unhappy marriages may be rushing toward a quick divorce. The new tax plan is wide-ranging, but one change in how alimony will be treated has some individuals wanting to close the deal...
January is the busiest month for divorce, and here’s why
On Behalf of Law Offices of Jacqueline R. McNutt | Jan 4, 2018 | Divorce
Although people decide to call it quits on relationships throughout the year, January is typically the busiest month. More new divorces are filed this month than the others, and the experts have a few thoughts as to why. Texas residents considering a breakup in...
read moreAlthough people decide to call it quits on relationships throughout the year, January is typically the busiest month. More new divorces are filed this month than the others, and the experts have a few thoughts as to why. Texas residents considering a breakup in...
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