Divorce poses numerous challenges, and the stakes rise even higher when you own a business. As a community property state, Texas follows specific rules when dividing assets during a divorce. In Texas, the law typically views any property acquired during the marriage...
Divorce
3 FAQs about retirement and employee benefits after a divorce
Any divorce comes with nuances. That only gets more complex for a longtime couple with assets, employee benefits and retirement funds. Although Texas continues to have one of the lowest divorce rates, people change and grow apart. While the home often garners the most...
What is grey divorce?
The term "grey divorce" may not be familiar to everyone, but it refers to a growing trend in recent years. Grey divorce occurs when couples over the age of 50 decide to end their marriages, often after many years together. As the baby boomer generation reaches...
How do I know if I can get spousal maintenance?
Sometimes referred to as alimony or just as maintenance, spousal maintenance is payments legally required from one ex-spouse to another as part of a divorce. Like all states, Texas has unique laws regarding spousal maintenance. Divorce cases involve unique...
What happens to my house in a divorce?
Divorce can keep your wheels spinning with wonder about things you have never had to think about, like what will happen to your North Texas house when you and your partner separate for good. A house is more than just four walls and a roof. It is a personal space in...
How can you have a good divorce?
Not all marriages are perfect. However, when Texas couples have realized that they want to end their marriage, they can work on having a good divorce. While this might sound odd, it’s possible to achieve using certain tips. Keep your children in mind You might want to...
How can a deferred sale benefit you?
Going through a divorce in Texas will normally involve splitting up your assets. The courts generally try to be sure that divorce settlements are fair to both parties. One way to make this easier could be to suggest a deferred sale in order to split the proceeds from...
Your calendar can be helpful in your divorce
When you are going through a divorce in Texas, you will be required to share a wealth of information about your married life as you work out child custody and financial support situations. With everything else that you will need to focus on, it might be easy to...
What a divorce means for your business
Divorce is more common than ever, with about half of all marriages ending this way. The dissolution of your marriage may cause significant disruption to your Texas business, but it's possible to find an option that minimizes the damage. A business as marital property...
What documents should you bring to your divorce attorney?
Going through a divorce is rough on any Texas resident. Once you are scheduled to meet with your divorce attorney, it’s important to bring certain documents. Proof of income Documents that show proof of your income must be presented at the meeting. It’s important to...