Preparation is your best shot at protecting your assets in a divorce; thinking of your belongings only after a spouse wants to split them could lead to a heated court battle. In Texas, the protection your assets have during a divorce can be set up through prior...
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What makes gray divorces especially challenging
Due to their older age, the participants in a gray divorce tend to have higher net worth and more assets than a younger couple would. That means questions about dividing financial and other assets as well as alimony are more complex and involve more money. In...
More older couples are calling it quits
Divorce among older people in Texas is becoming more common than it ever was before. Divorces during the retirement years have increased so much in the last couple of decades that researchers are using the term "gray divorce" to describe the phenomenon. How much has...
How involved should your teenagers be during a divorce?
When parents of teenagers in Texas decide to divorce, they might find that their children want to have a say in the decisions made during the process, particularly those that affect them. While older children might have some right to be involved, in the end, parents...
How to separate your shared digital accounts during a divorce
When you're going through a divorce in Texas, there's a lot more to think about than the marriage itself. Among those things are all of your online accounts, which your former spouse may have access to. Here's what you need to know and do. Make a list of your shared...
Dividing debt and assets when divorcing in Texas
As they live in a community property state, divorcing Texans will find that all debt and assets gained during their marriage will be divided equally between them. In some cases, debt incurred by one party will remain solely their responsibility. Find out how debts and...
How a women business owner should prepare for divorce
If you're getting ready for a divorce in Texas, there can be a lot at stake. With that in mind, some women who are divorcing worry about the future of the companies they lead. You can help keep your business protected by following these steps during the divorce...
Education expenses in divorce settlements
Divorce can lead to major life changes, especially when it comes to your long-term plans. Your savings accounts and retirement plans will be affected by divorce. Even if you have young children who you end your marriage, you should think about the impact your divorce...
Protecting a real estate portfolio in divorce
Going through a divorce is complicated, confusing, messy, and often costly, especially if you have plenty of assets and properties to divide and/or share. If you are a resident of Texas and you are dealing with a complex divorce that involves a real estate portfolio,...
Understanding financial concerns for divorcing spouses
Going through a divorce can be a painful and stressful time for both spouses. Even so, Texas couples going through a split should focus on critical matters related to the proceedings, especially financial issues. Those who don't take care of financial concerns may...