Blog Posts in 2012
Posted on Nov 19, 2012 By Menduni Martindill
Whether you are a current Menduni Martindill client, or are considering this law firm, you want to stay informed. One of the best ways to do this is by adding Menduni Martindill on the social ...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2012 By Menduni Martindill
It is not uncommon to hear that when a couple gets a divorce and are fighting for custody that the mother is awarded primary or sole custody of the kids. This is hard for many fathers to deal with ...
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Posted on Aug 27, 2012 By Menduni Martindill
Filing for an annulment is the process for which a person or couple seeks to have their marriage made null and void, as if it never existed. This is very different from a divorce which by law declares ...
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Posted on Jul 19, 2012 By Menduni Martindill
Last year, Time Magazine wrote an issue on child abductions following divorce cases. The issue stated that Japan had become a "haven" for child abductions, since the country did not sign the ...
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Posted on Jun 22, 2012 By Menduni Marindill
It seems that day-to-day there is an increasingly large amount of violence that is filling society. Tragically that violence is becoming present in many marriages. Domestic violence and abuse is a ...
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Posted on Jun 15, 2012 By Menduni Marindill
News of celebrities lives are a staple in our community –the majority of social magazines sold are solely dedicated to celebrities. It seems that little of celebrities lives are kept from the ...
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Posted on Jun 8, 2012 By Menduni Marindill
Finances are a known problem area that contributes to divorce. Many couples clash on issues regarding finances. People have their own views regarding money and how to handle it – thus when a ...
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Posted on Apr 30, 2012 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
A "retainer" is an advanced fee based on the lawyer's hourly rate and the complexity of your case that you will pay at the time you hire an attorney from our firm. Think of a retainer as ...
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Posted on Apr 26, 2012 By Austin Divorce Attorney
Marital property consists of all property that a spouse brings into a marriage or acquires during t the marriage. All marital property is either community property or separate property. Generally, ...
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Posted on Apr 24, 2012 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
Premarital Agreement are often times referred to as "pre nups". Couples may elect to have a premarital agreement drafted before they get married to define each of their rights and ...
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Posted on Apr 20, 2012 By Austin Divorce Attorney
When dealing with custody issues the court’s primary concern is what is in the child’s best interest. In the mid 1970’s the Texas Supreme Court in the Holley v. Adams opinion ...
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Posted on Mar 23, 2012 By Austin Divorce lawyer
As the year comes to a close, we often times have both existing and new clients who come to see us and ask if we can get them divorced before the New Year. Some will want to be divorce for tax ...
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Posted on Mar 14, 2012 By Austin Divorce Lawyer
There are certain situations where you can stop your divorce proceedings: 1. You are the Petitioner- If you filed the Petition for Divorce and your spouse did not file a Counterpetition, you can file ...
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Posted on Mar 9, 2012 By Austin Divorce Attorney
No. You can begin the divorce process, but the divorce cannot be finalized until you are no longer pregnant. The husband is considered the presumed father of the child. Therefore, even if husband is ...
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Posted on Mar 5, 2012 By Austin Divorce Attorney
Texas has recognized common law marriages since 1847. Texas refers to common law marriages as informal marriages. In order to be informally married the following requirements must be met: 1. The ...
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Posted on Mar 2, 2012 By Austin Divorce Attorney
We are proud to announce the launch of our new website and divorce blog! You can subscribe to our RSS feed here.
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