Vernier & Associates PLLC

Many Texas couples no longer want to go through a potentially contentious, time-consuming and expensive courtroom battle. Instead, they negotiate their own divorce settlements with or without the assistance of mediation or collaborative law. However, that agreement is...

With many Texas residents marrying later in life or for a second (or third) time, they have more than likely accumulated their own assets and liabilities. Considering the fact that Texas is a community property state, they might want to take steps to keep their...

Whether Texas residents own a business, have a retirement plan or own other significant assets when getting married, they may want to consider protecting them. Since Texas is a community property state, the courts begin with the presumption that all of the assets are...

Emotions are often high when a marriage ends. Sometimes, it is easier to focus on the minutiae rather than face the prospect of a future alone. Unfortunately, this thinking will only put a Texas resident's financial future in jeopardy. Instead, the focus should be on...

Many Texas residents are nervous about what happens to their assets when they decide to end their marriages. One group of people whose nervousness may be heightened by the prospect of divorce is small business owners. Texas is a community property state, which means...

The fact of the matter is that money is a substantial consideration when ending a marriage. Both parties want to make sure that they are able to survive, and even thrive, financially after a divorce. Since divorce mediation can often save Texas couples a significant...

Texas is one of just nine community property states in the union. This means that when dividing property in a divorce, the court begins by assuming that both spouses have equal ownership in the marital assets and debts. It does not matter whether the asset is a couch,...

Like many Texas couples, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner decided to separate when their marriage encountered trouble. After two years, they realized that divorce is the right choice for them. This is the same conclusion that many separated couples reach after doing...

Sometimes, the circumstances surrounding a marriage make it untenable to continue. Many Texas residents believe that the only way out of a marriage is through divorce. However, that is not always the case.In some instances, an annulment could be the better choice....