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Divorce lawyers specialize in the legal dissolution of a marriage. They guide clients through the complexities of dividing assets and debts, determining spousal support (alimony), and resolving disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation when necessary. These attorneys advocate for their clients’ financial interests to achieve a fair and equitable settlement or court order.

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

Can one modify a divorce settlement for future retirement benefits that were agreed upon in mediation?

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Answered by attorney Robert Jensen 'Bob' Matlock (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Mackoy, Hernandez, Jones and Woods LLP
If the order is specific about the percentage, date of calculation, etc. the court has no authority to change the order. I suggest you consult a lawyer.
If the order is specific about the percentage, date of calculation, etc. the court has no authority to change the order. I suggest you consult a lawyer.
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In Texas, do you have to actually sign a declaration of marriage to be married?

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Answered by attorney Willie Stephen Graves (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Graves Law Firm
You don't have to sign a declaration of marriage to be married by common law in Texas. However, if she was already married to someone else, just cohabiting with you and holding herself out as married to you doesn't make her a bigamist. Likewise, cohabiting with the next guy doesn't make her a bigamist even if she's married to you by common law. You can't get married by common law if you're already married. Even if she married someone else formally after she split with you, you're very, very unlikely to get a prosecutor to charge her with bigamy. Your right to claim common law marriage will end two years after the split if you haven't filed for divorce by then.
You don't have to sign a declaration of marriage to be married by common law in Texas. However, if she was already married to someone else, just cohabiting with you and holding herself out as married to you doesn't make her a bigamist. Likewise, cohabiting with the next guy doesn't make her a bigamist even if she's married to you by common law. You can't get married by common law if you're already married. Even if she married someone else formally after she split with you, you're very, very unlikely to get a prosecutor to charge her with bigamy. Your right to claim common law marriage will end two years after the split if you haven't filed for divorce by then.
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Am I entitled to part of my ex husband's retirement?

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Answered by attorney Barbara Peyton (Unclaimed Profile)
Divorce lawyer at Peyton & Associates
Absolutely do not sign anything! Go see a lawyer in your community to protect your rights. You are entitled to one-half of everything earned in the retirement account during your marriage. Again, do not hesitate to talk to lawyer. You stand to lose a great deal.
Absolutely do not sign anything! Go see a lawyer in your community to protect your rights. You are entitled to one-half of everything earned in the retirement account during your marriage. Again, do not hesitate to talk to lawyer. You stand to lose a great deal.
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