When a couple weds in Texas, they expect their union to last. However, it’s fair to wonder about the average length of marriage. Getting married means being a team and sharing your life together. However, many couples end up divorced. This is a scary prospect for many...
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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...
Tips for divorcing a narcissist
Few people have a desire to go to court to settle a legal matter. If you're facing a family law issue like divorce, you may not be looking forward to going to court. Psychology Today asserts that only around 5% of divorce cases are heard in front of a judge. This...
The differences between marriage and common-law marriage
Contemporary long-term marital relationships in the U.S. are much different than they were decades ago when most state courts only recognized official, licensed marriages. However, Texas is one of the few states that does formally recognize the common-law relationship...
Are pets classified as property in a divorce?
If you're a Texas resident preparing to get a divorce, you'll likely want to know what will happen to all your valuable belongings. If you and your soon-to-be-ex have pets together, here are some things you should know about who will care for the pets once your...
Considerations when dividing business assets in divorce
When couples get divorced in Texas, they should realize that they won't get everything they want in the final settlement. Despite this reality, you should not let that stop you from getting everything you need, especially when a valuable family business is at the...
What to watch for when divorcing a liar
When getting a divorce, some spouses will do anything to get a winning edge, including lying. While there are consequences for lying during a divorce, your spouse may still choose to take the risk. To help protect you and your kids during a divorce, you need to know...
What happens to your taxes after divorce in Texas?
Ending a marriage is complicated in more ways than one. Along with the emotional stress of a divorce, there are also many financial considerations. How should you file your taxes? If you're still legally married by December 31 of a tax year, you should file your taxes...
What does it mean that Texas is a community property state?
Texas is one of the few states that's a community property state. This means that all property gained during a marriage is equally owned by both spouses. Thus, when the couple divorces, the law will usually divide the property equally. Exempt property Property that...
Facts about gray divorce in Texas
Divorce has become an everyday occurrence in the U.S. today. One of the most common types of divorce that everyone is increasingly seeing is gray divorce. What is gray divorce? Gray divorce is a term used for couples who have been married for a significant amount of...