Texas couples who are divorcing may be facing complex asset division, and the same is true of the founder of hedge fund firm Citadel LLC. Kenneth Griffin has filed for divorce from his wife of 11 years. Citing "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their...
Year: 2014
Spousal support in Texas
While many people think of alimony as any money given from one spouse to the other after a divorce is finalized, there are actually two separate types of spousal support in Texas. The first is called spousal maintenance and may only be collected for up to 10 years....
Splitting a residence when a marriage ends
When a couple in Texas decides to end their marriage, they might not be sure how to handle ownership of home and the associated mortgage. In some situations, a former couple might opt to sell a property and split the profits after a divorce. However, another option is...
Importance of fighting for retirement assets in divorce
According to a survey conducted by the Securian Financial Group, almost one-third of the divorced respondents did not get a share of their spouse's retirement benefits in their divorce settlement, and they also reported being unaware that they were entitled to a...
Terms of McCourt divorce settlement upheld
A recent high-profile divorce case may be of interest to individuals in Texas who are involved in a contentious separation. The case involves Frank McCourt, the former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and his former wife. According to a report, the former couple...
Nintendo being sued at international level
Texas is a popular state for businesses, but local laws are not the only consideration for entrepreneurs and business executives running companies in the state. One issue that is often at the center of business litigation is patent or trademark violations. Nintendo...
Openness and trust needed for a successful collaborative divorce
Collaborative divorce has been greatly discussed in recent months. Its new-found popularity is likely in part because these sorts of cases tend to be less contentious than divorce matters litigated in court. However, the process will prove unsuccessful if all...
Various healthcare startups find funding through Dallas program
A number of what are called Health Wildcatters startup companies have been attempting to raise funds. These companies graduated from a Dallas accelerator program with the goal of changing the manner in which healthcare is practiced. This program was designed to pair...
Texas not allowed to intervene in same-sex custody matter
A Texas district judge has decided against allowing the state to intervene in a child custody matter involving a same-sex couple. The Texas Attorney General's office requested the opportunity to intervene due to the state's interest in defending the same-sex marriage...
Joint venture to begin operation following lawsuit resolution
The opening of a new venture called Ardent Mills has been delayed by a variety of regulatory concerns. As these concerns appear now to be addressed, the company hopes to begin operations by the end of May. This flour-milling joint venture was created by Cargill, Inc.,...