If you are going through a divorce, you'll need to have a good understanding of the state law so that you can ensure that you get the divorce settlement that you deserve. If you intend to file for a divorce in Texas, arm yourself with the knowledge of how Texas laws...
Divorce
How do you put a fair price on your business during a divorce?
Whether you built your company from the ground up or inherited from a family member, your ownership of the business matters to you. You may want to keep the business in your family long-term or could even have dreams of selling the company in order to fund your...
Do you think dissipation has impacted your marital estate?
When you go through a divorce, you typically have to either agree to terms before filing for an uncontested divorce or provide documentation to the courts regarding your marital assets so that the courts can divide those possessions and debts on your behalf.In both...
Is your prenuptial agreement ready for divorce?
Divorce is rarely a simple or easy process, no matter where a couple lives. In Texas, community property laws can make property division a frustrating experience, even for couples who are motivated to resolve conflicts fairly and quickly. Community property law...
Will the courts force you to split your pension in a divorce?
When you get divorced, most of the assets that you share with your spouse or that you acquired during the marriage become vulnerable to division. Unless you have a legally valid prenuptial agreement on record that protects certain assets as separate property, most...
Will your ex’s affair have any impact on your Texas divorce?
You promise to honor and love your spouse until death as part of your marriage vows. While you may have taken that promise seriously, not everyone does. It can be very difficult to learn that the person you committed to has violated the trust you placed in them. Quite...
Watch out for a spouse who gives away assets
When your spouse asks for a divorce, it may be a good time to take a look at your electronic bank statements. In particular, you want to watch out for any unusual financial activity. It could be that your spouse planned to ask for the divorce for a while and decided...
Can you move or travel with your kids after a Texas divorce?
For most parents, protecting their relationship with their children is the most important issue in a contentious divorce. You want to make sure that you still play an important role in the lives of your children and protect your bond with them. Seeing your children...
Can I dispute a prenuptial agreement during divorce?
Generally speaking, divorcing spouses will divide marital assets according to state laws. In Texas, community property is recognized, which means that divorcing spouses are likely to split their assets roughly 50/50. However, when a prenuptial agreement is enforced,...
Can you legally protect your retirement account in a divorce?
For many couples, choosing how to split up assets in a divorce is one of the hardest parts of the process. Each spouse probably has their own opinion about what is reasonable and fair given the circumstances of the marriage. In many cases, neither opinion really lines...

