Parting ways with your partner in Texas can be difficult, especially if you have collections that include artwork. Dividing art between two people who once shared a home can be emotionally and legally complicated. Each state has laws about what happens to marital...
Divorce
Costs you might not consider when getting a divorce
Obtaining a divorce can cost thousands of dollars in various fees, court costs and filing expenses. However, there are other hidden costs related to ending your marriage that you need to account for before the divorce becomes official. These costs may include the need...
Co-parenting tips for divorced couples
Co-parenting involves constructively sharing the responsibilities of raising a child with a former spouse or partner. While it may be difficult to navigate, there are ways to make co-parenting in Texas a more positive experience for everyone. Keep communication open...
Accounting for the financial aspect of a divorce
Ending a marriage may significantly affect your finances, both in the present and the future. Therefore, it's important to have a plan in place to ensure that you can pay legal fees, housing costs and other expenses that you might incur before, during and after your...
Financial challenges in a gray divorce
Divorce is difficult, but it can bring unique financial challenges for older Texas couples. A late-life or "gray" divorce is when couples over 50 decide to end their marriage. Asset division Gray divorces often involve more substantial assets, such as retirement...
The impact of divorce on your medical practice
If you are getting divorced and own a medical practice in Texas, you might wonder what will happen to your business. The first step is to understand the legal implications of divorce on your practice, which vary depending on the state you reside in and the specific...
Dividing pensions in a Texas divorce
If you are getting divorced in Texas, you may wonder what will happen to the money in your retirement accounts. Generally, you have three options, though special rules apply to military pensions and Social Security benefits. Divide the money You and your spouse may...
What is nesting, and how can it benefit your children?
When Texas parents get a divorce, they have to find ways to share custody of their children. Some go the traditional route and shuffle the kids from one home to the other, but it’s not always the best option. Nesting is a unique alternative that some might consider....
Getting a contested divorce in Texas
In Texas, you can get a divorce even if your spouse does not want one. In that case, your lawyer will ask the judge to enter a default judgment, and the 60-day mandatory waiting period begins. Getting a divorce is usually easier to handle if both spouses have chosen...
Divorcing a narcissist in Texas
If you are in the process of divorcing a narcissist, you know that it is not an easy task. Narcissists are often manipulative and controlling, and they can make the divorce process very difficult. Thankfully, it's possible to get through it as smoothly as possible....