Many states recognize legal separation as a way to allow married individuals to live apart but retain their married status. Doing so provides a number of benefits, including allowing the parties to share health insurance benefits. However, Texas does not recognize...
Divorce
Divorce and your medical practice in Texas
Texas medical practitioners who are going through a divorce have a lot more to think about than the average couple. In addition to figuring out how personal assets like the house, savings accounts and retirement accounts will be split, practitioners must worry about...
The impact of feuding parents on children
The way that parents interact can have a significant impact on children. It is helpful for divorcing parents to be mindful of this as they navigate their divorce and child custody concerns. The impact of feuding parents on children Children who have parents who fight...
Should you relocate after your divorce?
When you finalize your divorce in Texas, you might want to move to a new area as soon as possible. Relocating to a new city or state seems like the perfect way to give yourself a fresh start. Unfortunately, you can't move without a judge's permission, and if you do,...
How your company may be affected by your divorce
As a Texas business owner, you make decisions each day that impact the lives of dozens, hundreds or thousands of people. You may think that you're uniquely prepared to handle the stress that comes with running your business even during a divorce. However, if you don't...
Who should make up your divorce team?
When you're getting ready to go through a divorce, one thing you should know is that you may need more than just an attorney. Usually, it's a good idea to have a divorce team, which means working with people such as: Forensic accountants Private investigators...
Divorce: What if you share a professional practice with a spouse?
You and your spouse are in the same field. As medical providers, you feel like you're a good team at work. One of you works specifically with children, and the other prefers to work with adults, so your practice can see anyone.Unfortunately, the good work relationship...
Community property and high asset divorces
In the state of Texas, marital assets in a divorce are subject to equal division, regardless of the circumstances. This is in contrast to many other states, where assets are divided according to the circumstances of the marriage and the divorce.If you are going...
Alimony expectations in Texas
If you earn less than your divorcing spouse, it's likely that you're concerned about how you will be able to maintain the same standard of living post-divorce. Your expenses are still likely to be considerable, especially if you will keep the family home, but your...
What to do if your divorcing spouse is toxic
Going through a divorce is a tough and emotional battle, no matter the circumstances. Even if you are able to be amicable with your divorcing spouse, you will have to come to terms with the fact that your relationship has come to an end and that your children will no...

