A divorce may involve a review of your long-term financial goals and possibly making some lifestyle changes. Because Texas laws consider income and assets earned during marriage as community property, the court may order a division of a retirement fund. Texas...
Divorce
Should you share your divorce on social media?
Social media has created a place for people to share information with incredible efficiency. However, just because you can does certainly not mean you should share everything about your life. Divorce is one situation where your decision to scale back could protect you...
3 benefits of collaborative divorce
In Texas, a couple has options when it comes to the path to divorce. One option you may want to explore is the collaborative approach. This process is unique in that it requires in-person meetings between the parties and their attorneys. In a collaborative divorce,...
What is grey divorce?
As divorce rates continue to climb in America, almost all population groups have seen an increase in splits. This includes grey divorcees, the term used to describe divorcing individuals aged 50 and up. Grey divorce refers to the process of divorcing between these...
3 common ways to value a business for divorce purposes
Not only does owning a business in the Lone Star State allow you to achieve the American dream, but you also take great pride in providing quality products or top-notch service to your customers. If your venture is part of the marital estate, though, you probably must...
Should I use an online divorce service?
If you are thinking about divorcing your spouse, you likely researched information online and noticed advertisements for online divorce services. These types of legal websites charge you a fee and then require you to fill out some documents. After a short amount of...
Who keeps the credit card points in a divorce?
In the state of Texas, joint assets are divided equally in a divorce. Therefore, you could potentially lose half of the funds in a joint bank account or half of the equity accrued in a marital home. In some cases, you could also be at risk of losing credit card points...
Should you settle your divorce or go to trial?
Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences that a couple can face. During a divorce, particularly when child custody is involved, you have to choose between trial and a settlement. Sometimes, negotiations end with both parties agreeing on all terms. In other...