Retirement plans are often threatened during divorce, particularly if pensions and other retirement accounts are divided during the settlement. Because Texas is a community property state, assets are usually divided 50/50. However, there are ways to avoid dividing...
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4 money mistakes women make during a divorce
According to studies, women initiate divorce almost 1.5 times more frequently than men. Unfortunately, many divorced women in Texas often make financial mistakes that set them back for years after divorcing. According to experts, four of those mistakes are...
Joint Managing Conservator Vs. Sole Managing Conservator Vs. Possessory Conservator
In the state of Texas, the term "conservatorship" refers to a parent's child custody rights. If you are in a co-parenting relationship outside of a marriage, it is important to understand the type of conservatorship you will have over your child. Texas law outlines...
Protecting cryptocurrency assets in a divorce
Texas is one of the nine states with community property laws. That means all of the assets that a couple acquires while they are married will generally be divided equally by a judge if they divorce. The marital estate is made up of tangible assets like real estate,...
Merging your Texas family after getting remarried
If you get remarried, you will have to contemplate a future in which your current family and spouse's family share the same Texas home. Although the transition process may be awkward and trying for everyone involved, there are a few tactics you can try to make it as...
Tend to your finances while getting divorced
Many people in Texas can testify that keeping your credit in good shape while getting a divorce can be challenging. Even if you and your ex-spouse agree to split debts evenly or the judge does it for you, there is nothing to stop creditors from trying to collect money...
Property appraisals during divorce proceedings
When spouses divorce, they will often enter into negotiations over property and asset distribution. If the parties come to an agreement over how to divide property, they may avoid litigation in a Texas courtroom. However, there could be disagreements over specific...
Helping your special needs child through your divorce
Divorce is hard on everyone, particularly if you have a Texas child with special needs. There are countless additional considerations you have to make when you are in this situation in order to see your child through the process and tend to their well-being. Here are...
What if you own a business with your ex-spouse?
Owning a business with a spouse can be challenging at the best of times. Things can become even more complicated when a divorce is on the horizon. It is essential to approach the situation with a clear head and a solid plan. According to the Texas Family Code, Texas...
Why social media use can be problematic during a divorce
When couples get divorced in Texas, there are many things they know to avoid. However, one area that people often overlook is social media use. These are two common issues with being on social media during a divorce. Posting negative content about a spouse It is...