It is not uncommon for spouses to separate and live apart before officially filing for divorce. Efforts to reconcile and insufficient funds are some of the reasons why spouses delay the petition. The separation period, however, can cause confusion during the property...
Property Division
What are signs of asset hiding?
Asset division is one of the hardest parts of divorce for many couples, especially those without children. Some spouses may make it even harder by attempting to hide assets. Fortunately, there are almost always signs to keep an eye out for. Changes in finance...
Who keeps inheritance in divorce?
Many people fear losing things in divorce. In fact, this is why asset division serves as one of the worst-received parts of divorce for numerous couples. It helps to understand what is up for division in a divorce and what items and assets a person can keep to himself...
How do assets factor into divorce?
When going through the divorce process, some things tend to spark arguments more than others. This typically includes matters like child custody or visitation rights and alimony payments. In general, assets make up a huge number of arguments during and even before the...
Does wealth change divorce amiability?
When going through divorce, many couples are reluctant to approach asset division. After all, this is one of the more historically contentious aspects of a split. Some people believe that couples with more assets will have a lower rate of amiability. But how does this...
Are you eligible for your ex’s Social Security, post-divorce?
When your Texas marriage ends, you may find that your financial future looks quite a bit different than it did during your marriage. If you sacrificed your own professional career for that of your partner, you may feel especially fearful about having enough to get by...
How do spouses try to hide assets?
When going through a divorce, asset division may serve as one of the most difficult and contentious parts. Unfortunately, a spouse may sometimes make this even harder through acts like hiding assets. But what exactly is this? How may a spouse attempt to carry it out,...
Dividing a business during a divorce
Divorce is never easy. But when one or both partners own an interest in a business, the process can become even more difficult. Texas follows community property laws. This makes dividing assets particularly complicated. What is community property? Community property...
How can you avoid stress and fights during property division?
No matter what struggles you have during divorce, dividing up property can leave you overwhelmed. You and your ex-spouse may continually feel frustrated and fail to discuss this topic calmly. Keeping a few habits in mind can help you to focus on the process and avoid...
Who gets your engagement ring after your divorce?
Even though your marriage has not worked out exactly as you expected, you have fond and meaningful memories of your pre-marriage life. Many of these, of course, include happier times with your current spouse. You even may love to tell the story of your magical...