Plano Family Law Blog

Some who go through divorce litigation may feel that some errors or mistakes led to an unsatisfactory ruling by the judge. Generally, it is a long and complicated process to appeal a verdict because it is difficult to prove that a judge made an error, and even winning the appeal may not change the outcome of the trial. However, it is the right of the appellant to appeal in appellate court. If he or she chooses to do so, they must appeal within 30 days of the initial final order being signed.

The appellate court is not interested in the facts of the case. Instead, it reviews the case and/or hears arguments to determine that the trial court made an error (a mistake), or a harmful error (a mistake that impacted the outcome of the case). It can either change the trial court's decision or send the case back to the trial court for retrial. Reasons for doing this include instances where the court abused its discretion by acting arbitrarily or unreasonably, or not exhibiting appropriate principles or applying rules of Court.

There are many reasons why couples divorce, but money and finances are a common theme for divorces in every tax bracket. As they navigate the divorce process, there are many essential details to consider. None are more important than parents drafting a fair and equitable parenting plan that outlines scheduling for the average week as well as decision-making power for various aspects of parenting affecting a child.

There is also the financial component to co-parenting that needs to be addressed through child support. This outlines parents’ essential financial obligations like living expenses, health care, extracurricular activities, and possibly even saving for the children’s college fund. Moreover, parents can also work together to avoid wasteful spending on large and small expenses.

By the time you got married, chances are that you already had your own bank accounts. Perhaps you even had a substantial amount of money saved and a system for paying your bills. Like many in Texas, you may have secured your career and even purchased property before tying the knot. To protect what you had accomplished, you may have decided not to add your spouse's name to your accounts and property deeds.

Many couples, especially those in their twenties and thirties, are taking this step because they recognize the high risk that their marriages will end in divorce. By keeping their income and assets separate from their spouses, they believe they are securing their financial future in the event of a breakup. However, is this really the most effective way to keep your assets during property division?

Divorce is a complex time full of emotions and difficult decisions. Often, the two parties are in contention with one another, and one spouse may actually attempt to take steps to prevent the other party from getting his or her fair share of marital property. The act of hiding assets can complicate a divorce, and it is also illegal.

If you suspect that your spouse is hiding assets, you may not be sure what to do next. In fact, you may just have a hunch that something isn't right. There are specific signs you can look out for that may indicate something is amiss. If your spouse is indeed hiding assets, you have the right to fight back. In Texas and throughout the country, you are entitled to pursue a fair portion of all marital assets and seek a strong financial future.