Imagine you’re at a crowded beach on a hot summer day. There are people everywhere, and it’s hard to move around. You might be trying to find a spot to sit, or you might be trying to get to the water. Either way, it’s not easy. Legal complexities can be a lot like a crowded […]
Special Considerations for Divorce within the South Asian Indian Community Divorce is a difficult and challenging process for anyone, regardless of their cultural background. However, within the Indian Community, due to the many distinctive traditions of people from India, there are some unique concerns that may arise during the divorce process. Social Stigma In many […]
The Importance of Alice Considerations on Patent Filings With apologies to Jefferson Airplane, a critical, and early, point in the patent prosecution process, is to consider if the invention is an abstract concept or is in fact a transformative invention. In 2014, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank Int’l, […]
Did you know that a marriage divorce is technically a lawsuit? Child custody and child support disagreements are often resolved via a lawsuit (1). In a civil lawsuit, there are at least two sides often referred to as the Petitioner and the Respondent. The Petitioner is the side that files the lawsuit with the court. […]
On April 16, 1947, The city of Texas City, Texas, was rocked by two enormous explosions. I know something about this as I grew up in the this small Texas town. I am using the 76th anniversary of this horrific day to share some history and relate it to the legal field. The Texas City […]
As a parent, providing for your child’s needs is one of your top priorities. When parents separate or divorce, child support can become a crucial issue in ensuring that the child’s financial needs are met. While some parents may resist the idea of paying official child support, there are several reasons why it is desirable […]
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In Texas, property acquired by either spouse during the marriage is presumed to be equally owned by both spouses. However, there are some exceptions. Community property can include: Property owned by the community; except for separate property. Income from community property Earnings brought in by either spouse during marriage Some exceptions to what is considered […]
In the court of law, they stand alone, A parent fighting for what’s their own, Their child’s custody, their heart’s desire, A battle raging like a wildfire. Their tears are hidden, their fears inside, But their spirit is strong, they won’t be denied, Against all odds, they fight to win, Their determination their greatest […]
Texas is considered a “community property” state. This means that starting when a couple create the marriage, all the assets and all of the debts are shared in common. The process of unraveling the community is called “divorce.” An analogy that I like to use is that of a big clay pot sitting on a […]