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Is Your Texas Divorce REALLY “Uncontested”?

We get a lot of calls from folks who claim that they have an uncontested divorce case, then upon further discussion we find out the case isn’t as “uncontested” as the caller thinks.  Here’s a quiz to see if YOUR divorce is really an uncontested divorce:

YES	NO	Question
		Do both you and your spouse agree that you WANT a divorce?
		Do both you and your spouse agreed on the GROUNDS of your divorce?  ( for example, “no-fault,” “adultery,” etc.)
		Do both you and your spouse KNOW what every single one of your assets and debts are?
		Do both you and your spouse AGREE who will pay each of your debts?
		Do both you and your spouse AGREE who will get what items of property, including the house?
		Do both you and your spouse AGREE on how to file your taxes for this year?
		If you have children:
		Do both you and your spouse AGREE which parent the children will live with?
		Do both you and your spouse AGREE who will make decisions regarding the children?
		Do both you and your spouse AGREE exactly what days and times each parent will have visits with the children INCLUDING HOLIDAYS?
		Do both you and your spouse agree WHO will pay child support?
		Do both you and your spouse agree on the AMOUNT of child support?
		Do both you and your spouse agree who will PAY for the children’s health insurance?
		Do both you and your spouse agree who will CARRY the children on a health insurance plan?
		Do both you and your spouse agree who will PAY medical expenses for the children that are NOT covered by health insurance?
		Do both you and your spouse AGREE who will claim the children as dependants on your income taxes?

                 If you answered “NO” to ANY of these questions, your divorce is NOT an uncontested divorce.  But that’s okay!  The vast majority of divorces are contested on at least a few issues.  Hopefully, this quiz will give you and your spouse some talking points so you can identify your issues, and maybe even start resolving them.

                If you need assistance with your divorce (contested or uncontested!) give The Wright Firm a call at (9720 353-4600 or check us out on the web at www.thewrightlawyers.com.   

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Seriously, you may have to insure a twenty pound male dog in Texas?

State Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon (D-San Antonio) has introduced a bill that would require any Texan who owns a male dog which weighs 20 pounds or more and is not neutered to have an insurance policy covering injuries or damage caused by that dog when it is off the leash or out of the dog's yard, San Antionio’s 1200 WOAI Michael Board reports.1200 WOAI Dog Insurance Article

Apparently the bill would only apply if dogs are off their lease and not on their own property.  The article explains that the U.S. Sportsmen's Alliance called it 'ridiculous.'

"Why male dogs only?" Alliance spokesman Jeremy Rice asked.  "Why dogs 20 pounds and not 17? Why only unaltered dogs?" 

So what about the owner who fails to secure their dog?  The owner who fails to have their dog neutered?  Is it really necessary to require all dog owners who fit this category to provide insurance?   Does State Rep. McClendon assume that only dogs that are over 20 pounds dangerous? Isn’t it really the dog owner’s responsibility? We might as well have insurance on humans for the injuries or damage caused by the human? Should we limit this insurance to males over 200 pounds who have not been neutered?   What do you think?

If you have questions about Texas law, contact The Wright Firm, L.L.P. at 972-353-4600 or visit our website at www.thewrightlawyers.com.  Reading this article does not create an attorney-client relationship.  Each case is different so be sure to consult with an attorney.