by Lazar Law | Nov 3, 2011 | General
There is an idea out there that divorcing couples who believe they can work through their divorce but just need help from a divorce professional can find a divorce mediator to guide them through the process. Lawyers cannot represent both sides, so a “divorce...
by Lazar Law | Nov 1, 2011 | General
It doesn’t matter how an account or property is owned or titled. Because Texas is a community property state, usually all real and personal property (houses, cars, bank accounts, brokerage accounts, retirement accounts) acquired during the marriage is owned by...
by Lazar Law | Oct 27, 2011 | General
These are the 3 areas of our family practice. Collaborative: a no-court process using joint business meetings to resolve disputes; both sides are represented by counsel and often neutral allied professionals are involved. Family: all issues involving custody,...
by Lazar Law | Oct 20, 2011 | General
Hey all you shadow advisors out there. You know who you are. You are the ones who say things like, “Make sure he pays your health insurance until age 65,” or “Don’t agree to anything less than a 50/50 possession schedule so you don’t have...
by Lazar Law | Oct 18, 2011 | General
For divorces filed after September 1, 2011, Texas law increased the amount and length of time alimony can be awarded by the Court. The amount of alimony can be as much as 20% of the spouse’s average gross monthly income up to $5,000/month (increased from $2,500...