Since you've begun preparing for your divorce in Texas, you've likely already learned that you live in a community property state. Not all states regulate marital property in this way. Essentially, it means that all income, property or assets you and your spouse...
Month: February 2017
Divorce and the family home
Dividing the physical and financial assets of a marriage may require agreements on many items. The division of such things as vehicles, securities, valuable collectibles, retirement benefits, and household items may have to be decided. In many cases, the family home...
Infidelity in marriage may lead to fraud in high-asset divorce
Divorce, under any circumstances, is an emotional process -- especially if the divorce follows infidelity. Along with feelings of anger and betrayal, you may suspect your unfaithful spouse of financial misbehavior, such as hiding assets. This type of fraud is more...
Fathers’ rights for equal custody taken to state legislature
Child custody is often the most emotionally charged and contentious part of a divorce. Even in an amicable split, child custody can be difficult for the parents to agree upon. Many fathers in Texas feel that fathers' rights are limited when it comes to equal child...
Overnight visitation shown to benefit child and parents
Children are often the innocent victims of divorce, subject to decisions that can affect them for the rest of their lives. In regards to infants and toddlers, some parents in Texas and across the country, along with renowned psychologists, have had concerns over a...
Protecting personal finances during a divorce
There is no "how-to" manual for going through a divorce. No two are the same. However, every individual going through a divorce in Texas should make every effort to protect his or her personal finances. While the financial details of the dissolution can sometimes...