Property Division

If you own a closely held business, a divorce can create challenges you might not know existed. As your company represents years of hard work, understanding how Texas law treats business assets during divorce can help you protect what you have built. How Texas...

Marriage brings joy and partnership, but it also creates complex financial ties between spouses. For this reason, many couples opt to have a prenuptial or a post-marital, also known as a postnuptial, agreement. Understanding how Texas enforces these documents can help...

Divorce always complicates finances, but separating community property built over years can be challenging, especially with retirement accounts.  In Texas, courts presume all assets spouses acquire from the date of marriage until divorce are part of the marital...

If you’re nearing or already in your senior years, you’ve probably heard and read a lot about downsizing. If you’re “empty nesters,” your home can suddenly seem very large. You might not have the energy or want to spend the time needed to keep it clean – or want to...

People preparing for divorce often face a number of challenges. They have to discuss financial matters with their spouses. If they have children, they have to work out an arrangement for the division of parental rights and responsibilities. Many spouses manage to...

Dividing assets during divorce is often a complex task. When valuable artwork is involved, the process can become even more challenging than it might otherwise be. In Texas, which follows community property laws, artwork acquired during a couple’s marriage is...

Married couples sometimes find themselves arguing about their homes. They may disagree about the division of maintenance or about what major improvement project should be next on the family's agenda. The home where people live isn't just a source of comfort and...

The property that people own during marriage typically falls into two main categories. The vast majority of assets acquired during a marriage are likely marital property that may be subject to community property rules if the couple divorces. However, some resources...

Retirement savings accounts like 401(k)s often carry emotional significance for the workers who fund them. They may view the account balance as an indicator of their personal responsibility, as they deferred short-term pleasures to contribute to the account throughout...

Divorce is almost always a stressful process, but the choices that spouses make can make it that much worse. The average person is not likely on their best behavior during divorce proceedings. Instead, their intense emotions may lead them to engage in conduct that is...