Going through a divorce poses a variety of challenges, both emotional and financial. When you and your spouse own a business together, one challenge is deciding how to handle that business in the asset division process. If you think you might want to buy out your...
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging and complex process, often accompanied by tough decisions. One such decision is whether to sell the family home before the divorce becomes final. While it may not be a one-size-fits-all solution, there are several factors to...
Because Texas is a state with community property jurisdiction, the common assumption is that each spouse receives an equal share of their marital property. However, it is more challenging to determine what exactly is equal when marital property comprises valuable...
Some couples hesitate to file for divorce out of concern for the cost associated with the process. Litigation can increase the cost of your divorce exponentially, which is why some couples prefer to seek mediation for their divorce settlement instead. Here are some of...
As a divorced parent, you may have to weigh many significant decisions against your responsibilities to your family. Even if your career or other personal circumstances call for you to relocate out of state, you must first consider how this will affect your child...
As your marriage devolves into divorce, so do your financial liabilities. For divorcing couples with significant assets, critical tax consequences may apply. Breaking down and addressing possible tax considerations while processing your divorce proves to be a wise...
In Texas, a parent’s legal right to their children is conservatorship. The type of conservatorship the court awards to each parent determines the extent of their parental rights and obligations. The default in Texas family courts is usually joint managing...
It goes without saying that divorce can be a highly contentious affair and that the conflict between yourself and your ex-spouse can bubble under the surface long after the divorce is final. If you eventually choose to pursue a new romantic relationship, that dormant...
Divorce introduces many financial considerations, one of which is the division of debts. If during your marriage your spouse accrued student loan debt and you supported them through school, you might wonder if you are responsible for part of this debt in your Texas...
You know things in your divorce went from bad to worse when normal disagreements have escalated into destructive behaviors intentionally disrupting and damaging your life. Without a referee addressing the intense friction between you and your spouse, your child may...