Texas couples going through divorces typically have lots of decisions to make. Some of these decisions involve the assets couples obtained together while married. Because Texas is a community property state, its courts view marital assets as owned by both spouses....
Divorce
Divorcing when you’re the primary breadwinner
Texas is a community property state, which means that all assets acquired during the marriage are generally considered owned equally. If you made more money than your spouse during the relationship, it may also mean that you were able to put more into a retirement or...
Financial infidelity can complicate a gray divorce
Going through the dissolution of your marriage in your gray years can be a very challenging trial. The stability of your physical and financial health may well be in question. You may find yourself dealing with serious trust issues that continue to affect your life...
Dividing artwork in a Texas divorce
Property division negotiations during a divorce can become contentious when the assets being discussed have increased in value or could appreciate significantly in the future, and this is especially true when the divorcing couple lives in a state with strict community...
How assets are typically split in a Texas divorce
As Texas is a community state, assets that are accumulated during a marriage will be split evenly between both spouses. This is generally true even if one spouse earned most or all of the money used to acquire them while the other stayed home. In addition, those who...
Understanding gray divorce in Texas
Divorce is always a difficult process, but when it happens later in life, it can be even more complicated. This is what is known as a "gray divorce." This term refers to divorces that happen between couples who are over the age of 50. Common reasons for gray divorce...
How to handle your medical practice in divorce
Divorce is hard enough, but when you have to worry about your medical practice as well, it can feel downright overwhelming. If you are a doctor or another type of medical professional who is going through a divorce in Texas, here are some tips to help you handle...
Alimony is no longer a given for spouses
Alimony was a common element of divorces for generations pasts. The reasoning was that the husband was the breadwinner who supported the family while the wife was the homemaker. This typically meant that the husband would support the wife and kids when the couple...
What will happen to my business in my divorce?
Getting a divorce is rarely a simple process that hundreds of thousands of adults face every year. This may be their first divorce for many of these people, leading to many initial questions about property division. Dividing your assets is rarely easy, but knowing...
How does Texas address alimony awards?
Texas couples may find their union dissolving, leading to legal questions about forthcoming divorce proceedings. Many concerns may center around spousal support, also known as alimony. One spouse may wonder if he or she will face requirements to pay a partner...
