When people go through a divorce after working for years, there may be retirement accounts that must be divided. These accounts are often overlooked because retirement is not on the minds of the couples while they're divorcing. In Texas, the courts use a special type...
Retirement accounts after divorce in Texas
Divorces aren't just about the end of a romantic relationship; they're also about negotiating custody schedules, figuring out who gets what pet and dividing property. The division of property can sometimes mean something simple like selling a home and splitting the...
How the divorce process unfolds
While every divorce is different, most of them generally follow a similar procedure. For most people in Texas, a divorce begins in a legal sense when one spouse visits an attorney who creates a legal document to set the process in motion. This is then served to the...
Protecting finances during a ‘gray divorce’
Couples who have decided to end their marriages after spending decades together may experience a lot of emotional and financial hardship. These "gray divorces" involving older spouses are becoming more common throughout Texas and the rest of the U.S. Couples who have...
The rules of an uncontested divorce
Generally speaking, individuals in Texas and throughout the country can file for a divorce without their spouse's permission. If the other spouse fails to sign divorce papers, a court will likely consider the divorce to be uncontested. This often means that he or she...
Tips for the lower-earning spouse in a high-asset divorce
In a Texas high-asset divorce, the higher-earning spouse might know significantly more about the couple's finances than the other person. It can be important for the spouse who is earning less to find out as much as possible about the family finances. An attorney who...