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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.,...
Divorce is often contentious. Shortages of cash that can inevitably come along with the divorce process also do not help matters and therefore care should be made when it comes to financial considerations. While one spouse or the other may be provided a number of...
The amount of venture capital raised by businesses in Texas is down slightly from what was reported in 2013. Companies reportedly raised $348.7 million in venture capital during the first quarter of 2014. The amount raised during the first quarter of 2013 was $546.4...
