On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Feb 28, 2014 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Welcome back to our discussion on the several lawsuits that are currently pending in Texas state and federal courts on the issue of same-sex marriage.As we discussed in the last post, the Texas Supreme Court is currently considering whether state courts have...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Feb 26, 2014 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
As we have discussed in past posts, the Texas Supreme Court is currently considering whether state courts must recognize same-sex divorces. That case involves a gay couple who was legally married in Massachusetts and is seeking a divorce in their home state of...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Feb 21, 2014 | Same-Sex Couples & Divorce
Each year, many thousands of couples in Texas get married. Most do so believing that the marriage will last forever and a day, like in the fairy tales where they all lived happily after. In close to half of those marriages, however, the conclusion is ultimately...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Feb 19, 2014 | High Asset Divorce
Marriages end for a variety of reasons, even though individuals work hard to avoid divorce. From high asset divorce property disputes to issues over child custody or support, divorce arrangements can carry the discord of a failed marriage into all aspects of life. On...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Feb 13, 2014 | Family Law
Interference with child custody is a crime in Texas and is punishable with up to two years in prison. However, a recent investigative news report suggested that Texas law enforcement does not uphold the law in many jurisdictions.Texas Penal Code 25.03 states that...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Feb 11, 2014 | Child Custody
A month after “Partridge Family” alum David Cassidy was charged with a third DUI and checked himself into rehab for alcohol abuse, his wife of 23 years announced that she is filing for divorce.Sue Cassidy did not state whether her husband’s alcohol...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Feb 6, 2014 | High Asset Divorce
Tax season is upon us in Texas and the rest of the country. Those who have gone through divorce often wonder if the legal expenses they paid are considered tax deductible. Much to their disappointment, the general rule is that divorce-related expenses are not tax...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Feb 4, 2014 | High Asset Divorce
Believe it or not, it’s time to start thinking about filing income taxes again. People who went through divorce in 2013 may be wondering if there are any deductions for divorce expenses that can be made this tax season.Unfortunately, the IRS does not allow a tax...
