Posts by Law Office of Matthew A. Grimshaw PLLC
Are You in a Loveless Marriage? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself
Your relationship has seen better days, but is it really time to end your marriage? Such decisions seldom come easily, even when you’ve been mulling over the possibilities for a while. Before you decide if your marriage is really on life support, consider these questions: Is your spouse a source of physical stress? If you…
Read MoreIMMEDIATE RELIEF FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS UNDER THE NEW MANDATORY PAID LEAVE LAW
Last week, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or the Act) enacting a temporary/mandatory paid emergency leave requirement and expanded the Family & Medical Leave Act. Generally: The Act takes effect on April 2, 2020. The Act impacts all private employers that employ 500 or fewer employees. Paid Leave capped at…
Read MoreHow to Minimize Spousal Support Taxes
For decades, the tax laws regarding spousal support went virtually unchanged: The paying spouse was able to deduct spousal support from their taxes, and the receiving spouse had to pay the taxes on it. In practical terms, that could help reduce the total being paid on the money and generally encouraged paying spouses to be…
Read MoreWhat Will a Texas Divorce do to Your 401(k) Account or Pension?
Divorce is a kind of financial double whammy. At the same time that your household income drops because you end your marriage, you will also incur substantial costs related to court fees and other legal expenses due to your divorce. When you add to all of that the fact that you will likely need to…
Read MoreWant to Seek Support? Do You Need to Pay it? Learn More
Child support is a protection for children who are living with divorced parents. The goal of support is to provide them with enough financial support to have the same living conditions as a child who lives in a home with two parents and two incomes. As a parent who may need to pay or seek…
Read MoreMilitary Divorce? Set Your Family Care Plan
Members of the military usually count on a civilian spouse or other family member to care for their children if they face a deployment. If you’re married to a civilian but have decided that the union isn’t working, you have several things to think about. One of these is setting up a new family care…
Read MoreBeware the Medicaid Look-Back Period
Long term care options are often costly, especially for residential facilities. Some people assume that they’ll be able to count on programs like Medicaid to cover these. However, Medicaid is a needs-based program that takes the applicant’s assets and their ability to pay into account. Medicaid won’t start picking up the expenses of long term…
Read MoreFocus on What Matters in Child Custody
Child custody matters are often the most difficult facets of a divorce. When you’re trying to work out the details of this with your ex, it is imperative that you focus on what’s important. Allowing your attention to divert to other things can mean that you miss out on arrangements that are best for your…
Read MoreKnow these Texas Divorce Requirements
The end of a marriage is an emotional time. When you know that the marriage is finished, you’ll probably want to file for divorce. There are specific requirements that you have to meet in Texas if you’re going to file for divorce. One of the primary requirements is that you or your spouse have lived…
Read MoreHave Young Children? You Need an Estate Plan!
Parents of young children need to ensure they are making all the plans they can to ensure their child has a stable future. One thing that many people look past is having an estate plan that outlines what will happen to their children if both parents pass away. While this isn’t necessarily a pleasant topic…
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