In a divorce, the key to defending the best interests of you and your family is preparation. Divorce has lasting consequences that can affect what resources you have in the future, where you live, how you live with your children, and can cost a spouse thousands of...
High-asset Divorce
Does a spouse get part of a business started before the marriage?
Dividing assets is often one of the most complicated parts of a divorce. Texas divorce laws call for couples to divide community (marital) assets during a divorce. Community assets are accrued after the marriage and generally divided equally if there is no fault in...
Dividing assets may require reimbursement claims
One of the most significant issues in any divorce involves the division of assets. Here in Texas, property or assets are categorized as community property (jointly owned by spouses) or as separate property (individually owned). Unless the couple has a prenuptial or...
3 financial priorities when preparing for divorce
Couples in upper-income tax brackets may live comfortably, but they soon realize there is less to go around when the family’s earnings go towards two residences. Moreover, there are other financial concerns about their post-divorce future, perhaps involving retirement...
Some divorces need a confidentiality agreement
Many in business will sign a non-disclosure agreement when they join or leave a company, but it does not occur to those same people that it might be a good idea to do this with their divorce. Both are a termination of a partnership or working relationship, but...
High-asset, high-conflict divorce may leave you with high stress
Going through divorce likely does not count as many individuals' idea of an enjoyable process. You, as a person with substantial wealth and considerable assets at stake, undoubtedly dread the idea of ending your marriage, especially if your spouse has a high-conflict...