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  • Holly Davis on Entertainment Tonight | Why Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Legal Fight Isn’t Over After Finalizing Divorce

    Posted on January 16, 2025 by Holly Davis

    Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s divorce may be final, but the story doesn’t end there. The Miraval Winery, once a shared passion for the former couple, is now the center of a heated legal battle. Angelina’s decision to sell her share of the winery to an outside party without Brad’s consent has sparked ongoing disputes. Holly Davis, Co-Fo...

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  • Why can divorce be so expensive?

    Posted on January 2, 2025 by Chris Kirker

    Divorce can become expensive due to various factors, such as attorney fees, hiring professionals like accountants or appraisers to assess and divide assets, court filing costs, disputes over child custody or property division, and the financial burden of setting up separate households after dividing shared assets, such as a home, which often resul...

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  • What is Common Law Marriage in Texas?

    Posted on January 2, 2025 by Chris Kirker

    In Texas, a common law marriage is a legally recognized union between two people who fulfill certain criteria without the need for a formal ceremony or a marriage licence. Not all marriages in Texas are formal. We are all familiar with a marriage where a marriage certificate has been applied for, a ceremony is conducted by a member of the clerg...

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  • How Soon After Divorce Can You Remarry in Texas

    Posted on April 16, 2024 by Chris Kirker

    In Texas, there’s a mandatory 30-day waiting period after a divorce is finalized before you can legally remarry. This timeframe allows either party the opportunity to file an appeal if needed. Generally, you may remarry on the 31st day following your divorce decree, but keep in mind that you'll also need to wait 72 hours after obtaining a mar...

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  • When is Court Inevitable in a Divorce?

    Posted on August 2, 2023 by Holly Davis

    1. When you’re dealing with a bully. No matter what you say or how great your offer is, you have to go to court if the opposing side is dead set on intimidating you or emotionally manipulating you to achieve a better result for themselves. You need a neutral judge to decide on what’s fair. 2. When you receive an offer worse than your worst ...

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  • Should I Change My Will After a Divorce?

    Posted on October 17, 2022 by Chris Kirker

    After a divorce, Texas statute prohibits former spouses from inheriting or acting as fiduciaries to a former will that was created prior to the dissolution of the marriage. Texas Estates Code 123.001. However, although the statute prohibits a former spouse from taking property or acting as a fiduciary under the will you should still update your ...

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  • I Was Just Served Divorce Papers. Now What?

    Posted on October 3, 2022 by Chris Kirker

    Most people never want to end up being involved in a lawsuit or the judicial system. But sometimes we get pulled into a legal matter due to another person’s initiation of a proceeding. Just because you did not initiate the legal action does not mean that you are free to ignore it. Once papers have been served, the legal clock automatically sta...

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  • How Should Social Media Be Used During a Divorce?

    Posted on June 28, 2021 by Chris Kirker

    Social media has fundamentally impacted modern divorce proceedings. Nowadays, social media can be used as evidence of a spouse’s infidelity, harmful behavior, or hidden assets. While social media can evidently prompt filing for divorce, how should social media be used during a divorce? While it can be tempting to use social media as an outlet ...

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  • Should I Change My Will After a Divorce?

    Posted on June 7, 2021 by Chris Kirker

    After a divorce, Texas statute prohibits former spouses from inheriting or acting as fiduciaries to a former will that was created prior to the dissolution of the marriage. Texas Estates Code 123.001. Although the statute prohibits a former spouse from taking property or acting as a fiduciary under the will, this does not mean that you should no...

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  • What Should I Do if My Spouse Tells Me to Move Out?

    Posted on May 24, 2021 by Chris Kirker

    If your spouse tells you to move out, you should consult a family law attorney before doing so. There can be negative legal consequences that result from moving out of the marital home. Generally, your spouse cannot force you out of the marital home without your agreement or a court order. During divorces, judges often grant temporary orders to ...

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