Leading Family Law Attorney Daryl Weinman, founder of Weinman & Associates, P.C. in Austin, TX, explains how easy it is to be misinformed by unsolicited advice about divorce. For more information please visit https://www.weinmanfamilylaw.com
Austin, TX, United States - January 28, 2020 /MM-REB/ —
In a recent interview, Daryl Weinman, founding attorney of Weinman & Associates, P.C. in Austin, TX, put the record straight over widespread misconceptions surrounding divorce.
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When asked for a comment, Weinman said, "It tends to be the case that people who are going through a divorce have often been misinformed by unsolicited advice from family and friends, T.V. shows and movies, as well as the internet. This makes it even more important to clear things up so anyone dissolving a marriage can make the best decisions possible."
Many people incorrectly assume that they lose their rights if they leave the family home.
When asked to elaborate, Weinman replied, "This common myth often comes up at a time when a client wishes to leave the family home during a separation. However, they are often afraid to do so because they heard that they would be giving up their share of the house equity.”
She added, "This is quite far from the truth. The person who leaves does not waive any property ownership rights just because they no longer reside in the residence. They will still be awarded their share of the value as part of the final division of the overall estate. However, if there will be a fight over who will ultimately be awarded possession of the residence, moving out could hurt that party’s chances of being awarded possession, so that might be something to consider before packing up."
Another common misconception is that spouses cannot sell their house until the divorce has been finalized.
“This is part of a larger myth that parties are unable to sell any of their assets while the divorce process is still ongoing. Couples can do whatever they want with their assets as long as both parties agree on what to do together."
Many people are under the false impression that alimony payments stop after an ex starts seriously dating someone else.
When asked to explain further, she said, “When a spouse receives alimony – or maintenance – they still are able to receive payments while dating someone else. However, in Texas, if they begin to cohabitate with the new person, payments will end even if they are not legally married to their new partner. If they are sharing living expenses and residing together, maintenance ends. And once it ends, it can never be reinstated.”
One of the most widespread misconceptions about dissolving a marriage is that divorces are contentious.
"Unfortunately, over the years, the word 'divorce' has gained a negative connotation that evokes images of sitting in courtrooms and waging ugly and costly battles. However, in recent years, the majority of my clients have been able to avoid this through uncontested litigation, mediation, settlement conferences, or written negotiations.”
According to Weinman, the best thing that anyone considering a divorce can do is to contact a qualified and seasoned divorce attorney to learn the best way forward.
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