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Is Child Support Based on Income or Net Worth? Jul 05, 2022
05 JulIs child support based on income or net worth? Estimating the amount of child support an individual will pay can be a complicated process, especially for high-net-worth individuals, but how exactly is it calculated? Are individual assets included in the amount that non-custodial parents are expected to pay? What are other factors that affect my child support payments? Factors like these are stressful to consider during the already difficult time at the end of a marriage — and for some, the additional stresses of custody battles and resource division can often be too much to bear. If you expect to...
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How to Sue a Drunk Driver Jun 18, 2022
18 JunIf you’ve been in an accident due to someone else’s drinking, here is everything you need to know about how to sue a drunk driver. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, a driver is legally intoxicated when their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) reaches 0.08% — but they are breaking the law as soon as drugs or alcohol affect their driving regardless of where their BAC is. If you or a loved one were injured by a drunk driver, the at-fault driver could be liable for damages such as current and future medical bills as well as current and future...
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Do I Need a Child Custody Lawyer? Jun 05, 2022
05 JunIf you’re entering into a custody battle with a former spouse or co-parent, you may be wondering, do I need a child custody lawyer? Although negotiations for custody guidelines and visitation rights can be done without an attorney present, in our experience, having a trustworthy custody lawyer in Houston by your side is the best way to win your child custody case. The family attorneys at Grimes & Fertitta are here to answer some common questions about child custody cases, as well as tell you why you might want to hire an attorney to fight for your rights in a...
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Your Legal Options in a Texas Truck Accident May 12, 2022
12 MayBeing involved in a Texas truck accident can be a life-altering event. Once you get out of the hospital you may not be able to go back to work, and those injuries could last a lifetime — that is if you make it out with your life. With the right lawyer, an 18 wheeler accident lawsuit could help you and your family recover from the devastation left behind by semi-truck accidents. Your legal options (and chances at compensation) will depend on many factors, such as the severity of the accident, injuries, and who is found liable for the damages. One...
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Is it Worth Getting a Divorce Lawyer? May 06, 2022
06 MayIs it worth getting a divorce lawyer? The short answer? Absolutely. Although you can file for an uncontested divorce on your own if you and your spouse amicably agree on the terms of your divorce, it’s recommended that you at the very least have an attorney review your agreement and provide legal advice. That said, the best way to make sure that your rights are protected and that decisions are being made with your best interests in mind, is to hire a divorce attorney — even if you think you and your spouse can figure it out on your own....
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What Not to Do in a High-Asset Divorce Apr 05, 2022
05 AprAmong other things, high-asset divorce shares one particular aspect with all other types of divorce: it is rarely, if ever, easy. In fact, because so much is being put on the line — marital assets, business assets, trusts, etc., — the stakes are often raised for those with high-value assets.