The end of a marriage is a complex legal process, no matter the age and financial status of the parties involved. However, divorce for couples later in life requires special consideration of certain financial matters that are especially pertinent for an...
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend
Divorce can be difficult and emotional for both parties. The division of assets however, is often what starts most arguments and court battles. It is important to know what you're entitled to and most importantly, why you are entitled to certain assets, specifically...
Divorce for the rich and non-famous
When a celebrity couple decides to end their marriage, it typically involves complicated financial matters, such as royalty rights, division of multiple properties and much more. While the issues that are present in a high asset divorce are much more visible when...
Military parents can seek child support changes when pay rates go down
Getting a divorce while in the military can have a profound effect on our brave service members. Whether in harm's way 7,000 miles from home or stationed here in Texas, handling the financial responsibilities of a family court order is not easy. The military asks a...
Understanding the benefit of prenuptial agreements
Putting certain legal protections in place before a marriage is not dooming a relationship to fail, but is smart, practical and appropriate for almost every Texas couple that is planning to marry. Prenuptial agreements are often associated with the rich and...
Getting Remarried In Your 50s Or Later? You Need A Prenup.
Getting remarried is a time for celebration, but it also requires you to carefully think through many issues. How difficult was your divorce? Why did the marriage go wrong? What is your financial situation like now? You plan for this one to last forever, but you are...
Tips on preparing for a custody evaluation in Texas
It's no secret that child custody disputes can be intensely emotional. After all, many custody battles are unfortunately extensions of personal battles between parents. Because of this, Texas family court judges have the authority to appoint a third party to conduct a...
Anticipating conflict? How to prepare for your divorce.
There is nothing easy about a divorce regardless of the circumstances behind the split. Some divorces, however, can become volatile and may lead to a high degree of conflict.Regardless of your expectations for your own divorce, it's important to be prepared in the...
What to do against a relocation motion
If you are in the midst of a custody dispute, you cannot discount the possibility that the other parent may want to move to a new city with the child. Given our mobile society, it is fairly common for people to change cities to find a new job, move closer to one's...
Worried about keeping your retirement account during your divorce?
Are you facing a divorce in Texas? Are you concerned about the effect it will have on your retirement?Your retirement account may be your most substantial asset - along with your home. The rules for dividing your IRA, 401(k) and other retirement assets can be...
