October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Given how many lives domestic violence affects every year, raising awareness about this terrible type of abuse is extremely important.As this awareness month comes to an end, a national political figure is coming...
Month: October 2013
Trial underway in divorce case of Dallas businessman
Earlier this week, a contentious divorce case involving a Dallas businessman went to trial. The businessman is the head of a multi-billion dollar asset management company.In 2006, the man got married. The man and his wife had a prenuptial agreement. Prenuptial...
‘Crocodile Dundee’ star getting divorced
Recently, a divorce case has arisen regarding an actor whose work many people here in Texas and in the rest of the country are familiar with. The actor in question is Paul Hogan, who played the title role in the popular "Crocodile Dundee" film series.Hogan's wife...
DART opens door for same-sex partner heath care coverage
An employer in Dallas has made a change to its policies regarding health care coverage that will allow employees who are in long-term same-sex partnerships to get coverage for their partner.The employer in question is Dallas Area Rapid Transit. DART's board voted on...
Battle regarding NASCAR chairman’s divorce agreement resolved
Sometimes, in divorces, a settlement agreement is reached by the two parties to the divorce. Such agreements can deal with a wide variety of issues, including division of property, alimony and child custody/visitation.Occasionally, disputes arise regarding divorce...
Dallas domestic abuse awareness initiative to involve HS football
Domestic violence is a very serious issue. No individual should ever have to face domestic abuse. There are many different efforts governments take to try to reduce the occurrence of domestic violence. One form such efforts sometimes take are domestic violence...
Do long-term separations affect property divisions in Texas?
Making the decision to end a marriage does not typically happen overnight. Couples typically go through at least some period of transition before a divorce where they will try to repair a marriage or try alternative solutions. In some cases, couples will stay together...