When you are getting divorced in Texas and cannot come to an agreement on your divorce settlement, the court will step in to settle things. If this happens, the court will often look at the standard of living to help it make determinations. This is why you should...
Who gets the pets in a divorce?
When you are getting a divorce in Texas, there are a lot of things to consider. Who gets ownership of any family pets is something that can be confusing. The reality is that pets are considered property under the law, according to Forbes. This means they are...
The difference between separate and marital property
Although there are many topics to negotiate during a divorce case, property division may be one of the most difficult. At , we understand that people grow attached to the personal items that they have accumulated during the duration of a...
Do you need a forensic accountant for your divorce?
Divorce can make people do strange things. Sometimes, people who are planning to divorce will take steps to hide assets. They do this to keep the assets from being part of the divorce process. Sometimes, one spouse will withdraw cash and begin physically hiding it as...
What does community property mean?
You may be aware that Texas is a community property state. This means, according to the definition from the IRS, that the state recognizes all property of married couples to belong to them as a couple and not individuals. This concept is important to understand for...
What are the guidelines for child support calculations?
When you have been identified as an obligor following a divorce, the amount of child support you must provide depends upon a number of factors, including what the child needs and the status of your own finances. Below are a few of the guidelines used by Texas courts...