When couples in Texas divorce, a major part of the process will focus on the division of assets. There are many areas to cover and reaching a fair agreement can ensure that each spouse comes out of the divorce with solid finances. Insurance policy claims are an area...
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4 myths about property division in Texas
Property division in Texas is a very intricate matter that can have adverse financial impacts on how you proceed with your life after divorce. This pressure that people have over the process has resulted in a lot of speculation, much of which are false. Property is...
Why should parents enroll in parenting classes?
Divorced couples in Austin who have young children and who need help being better parents can take advantage of a valuable offer. Travis County is offering parenting classes for people who need them. When are the classes being offered? The Travis County Cooperative...
How divorce affects children
Divorce can be a complicated time for Texas families. Parents have to start relating to one another in a different way, and must come up with a new plan to raise their children. The effects can impact children in different ways as well. While some children may be very...
Is inherited real estate subject to property division in Texas?
The state law in Texas defines inheritance as a distinct type of property that isn't subjected to the same process of division in a divorce. For this reason, it doesn't matter if an asset was acquired as an inheritance at any point during the marriage when it comes to...
What are the different types of divorce?
Many people automatically think of divorce as being a contentious court proceeding with couples who fight over everything. However, there are different types of divorces Texas couples can get. Contested divorce A contested divorce occurs when the spouses don’t agree...
Take the right steps to complete your divorce
Getting a divorce can be a challenging task since you'll likely have to fill out various forms of paperwork and reorganize your finances. The ending of a marriage can also be an emotionally charged experience for both parties and any children involved. To make the...
Should I Move Out Now Or Wait Until My Divorce Is Final?
If your marriage in Texas is ending, you are faced with a wide range of choices. One of them will be to decide whether to stay in Texas or move out of the state. You then need to decide whether you want to move now or wait until your marriage is officially dissolved....
What is the average length of a marriage in the U.S.?
When a couple weds in Texas, they expect their union to last. However, it’s fair to wonder about the average length of marriage. What is the average length of marriage? On average, the length of a marriage in the U.S. is seven to eight years. Some states have a higher...
Cryptocurrency and divorce
The financial settlement of a divorce is always contentious and difficult for estranged couples in Texas. The different kinds of financial assets that each spouse holds can be hard to detangle, evaluate, and divide. Th rise of cryptocurrency has made this much more...