A record number of American couples have chosen to cohabitate without first becoming legally married. There are numerous benefits to such arrangements, but there are also certain legal drawbacks. The interests of each cohabitating romantic partner are not protected under the law to the same degree that the interests of spouses are. As a result,
Psychological Findings Suggest Living Together Before Marriage Can Increase Odds of Divorce In years past, parents forbid their sons and daughters from living together before marriage. Many were sneaking around and pretended to have separate living situations, but few were fooled. The young folks argued that they needed to know if they could really get
There is no perfect time or instructions for introducing your new partner to your children and every family is different. Having a serious conversation with your new significant other about their role in the family as potential future stepparent is important before introducing them to your children. This is the Scroggins Law Group October 2018
A Premarital Agreement Offers Peace of Mind There are few assurances we have when getting married. Anything can happen in a marriage leading to its termination in divorce. Should uncertainty prevent us from getting married when we find love? No. We should encourage one another to find love and get married. In the process of
Different States and Marital Property Laws: Complications with Community Property The distinction between community property and separate property is easy to determine when both parties have always been in Texas, but when one acquired property in another state, there can be complications with community property. With so many people moving to Plano and other cities
School shootings: Perspectives on prevention and safety School shootings: Perspectives on prevention and safety Welcome to the Scroggins Law Group podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified* family law attorney Mark Scroggins who shares information about issues affecting Texas families in divorce and family law. In this special episode Mark Scroggins visits with Collin
Much of the stress involved in a divorce is rooted in money, and determining the allocation of finances. Typically, anything acquired outside of the marriage remains with the initial owner, while anything obtained during the marriage is subject to divide. If a personal injury case is involved, matters may be complicated. The question of ?who
Post-holiday divorce, a Texas family law podcast Podcast topics: Why do people get divorced? Finding a board certified Dallas divorce lawyer who you trust; Why is January a good month to file for divorce? Planning your year during a divorce; Interim attorneys fees; Spousal maintenance. Welcome to the Scroggins Law Group podcast series. This program
For Immediate Release: Mark Scroggins Selected To 2017 Texas Super Lawyers** PLANO, Texas: Mark Scroggins, principal attorney at Scroggins Law Group has been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers** list again in 2017. No more than five percent of the lawyers in Texas are selected by Super Lawyers. Â Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters,
Mark Scroggins Selected to 2017 Texas Super Lawyers Mark Scroggins stated, “I am thrilled to be recognized by Super Lawyers in family law again this year. Recognition by your peers as being one of the best in your practice area is certainly an honor. It also reaffirms that people know I get results for my
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