Whether you are the custodial parent to whom money is owed or the obligor facing stiff penalties for non-payment, the more you are willing to participate in fixing the situation, the more likely a positive resolution can be reached that helps everyone involved, especially the children who rely on the payment of child support to
Sometimes people hide smaller amounts of “emergency” money, “just in case”. Unfortunately for some, what begins as innocent can get out of hand and the wrong turn of events in a marriage can lead to the theft and wasting of marital money, often in a spiteful and devious manner. Do you know anyone from whom
As part of the divorce agreement, you may be required to pay alimony to your spouse. The amount of the alimony payments is determined in large part by how much money you make versus your cost of living. Another factor that’s considered is the amount of income or other financial resources already at your former
Remarriage, cohabitation and terminating spousal maintenance in Texas New relationships and marriages can affect your right to continue receiving spousal maintenance, also called alimony, in Texas. The purpose for spousal maintenance is to provide periodic payments from the future income of one spouse for the support of the other spouse. New relationships and marriages can
Setting aside the portrayal of premarital agreements in the movies, there are very pragmatic reasons to use a premarital agreement. In cases where a spouse is marrying and has children and assets from a prior marriage, preserving the property for the benefit of the named children, is possible with premarital agreements. When I fall in
Mark Scroggins, Selected to 2016 Texas Super Lawyers  Mark Scroggins stated, “We are thrilled to be recognized as Super Lawyers in family law again this year. To be recognized by your peers as being one of the best in your field is always gratifying. More importantly, it reaffirms that We are getting results for
 On behalf of Mark Scroggins There are several reasons an individual may appreciate the option to pay the other spouse maintenance in full instead of making monthly payments for years. The peace of mind of being completely done interacting with or thinking about your soon to be ex-spouse may be worth paying all the
“I love you,” and “Will you Marry me?” do not often accompany, “Would you mind signing a prenuptial agreement?” Of course a to-be-wed couple is focused on every beautiful thing they plan to share together when they get married. we spend so much time and resources on financial disclosures during divorce, yet We are not
Posted By Scroggins Law Group || 22-June-2016 — Protecting children and adults from harassment, threats and injury. Preserving financial assets and property from damage, encumbrance and sale… Welcome to the Scroggins Law Group podcast series. This program features Texas Board Certified family law attorney Mark Scroggins who share information about issues affecting Texas families in
Will I be responsible for paying spousal maintenance after my divorce? This is one of the most common questions in divorce cases and the answer is, it depends. Texas law and policy includes a presumption that a divorcing spouse does not need maintenance, also known as alimony. This is a rebuttable presumption however, and in
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