Asset division is one of the most challenging parts of a divorce in Texas. You can't literally divide your house and furniture in half, but you have to figure out how to evenly split your assets. Fortunately, you can exchange cash and properties for other assets. How...
Tips for co-owning a business with your ex
When you're going through a divorce in Texas, it can become a complicated process to decide what to do with a business you share. Many people aren't willing to sell the business and want to continue operating it. Fortunately, this is possible with the right steps. If...
How to value a business in a Texas divorce
The effects of a divorce are far reaching and can have a direct impact on every aspect of life. While many people know about the emotional and personal financial impacts of a divorce, the consequences can be even more serious if there is a small, privately owned...
What you need to know about gray divorce
Texas is a community property state, which means that joint assets are typically divided evenly in a final settlement. If you are over the age of 55 at the time of your divorce, there is a good chance that you'll be splitting a relatively large estate with your...
How to look for hidden assets during divorce
One problem that may arise for people who are going through a divorce in Texas is that one spouse might try to hide assets from the other. A person can do this in many different ways, so the best way to locate the assets may be to look at financial paperwork to see...
Divorce when your spouse has more money
If you make far less money than your spouse, you might fear the power imbalance will put you at a disadvantage during a divorce. Fortunately, Texas law provides you with options. Financial support during divorce You’ve looked at your finances. The numbers show that...
Information about some common divorce myths
A lot of myths surrounding divorce impact our society. While the process of ending a marriage is very real and brings with it a great deal of stress and inner turmoil, there is a great deal of misinformation that many people have widely accepted as fact. Residents of...
What happens to your business during a divorce?
When you file for divorce in Texas, the divorce proceedings might threaten to tear your business apart. If you and your former spouse both have a stake in the business, the issue becomes even more challenging. Should you sell your shares and cut your losses, or is it...
How to tell if your marriage is in trouble
According to researchers, there are several key actions that couples in Texas and elsewhere take that undermine the strength and viability of their marriages. Those actions include criticizing their partners, stonewalling during conversations and consistently acting...
How to get through the many worries that divorce can cause
Many people who find themselves facing the prospect of divorce are generally worried about how they will survive the stress associated with financial uncertainty and emotional unrest. For residents of Texas who are wondering how they will handle this next chapter of...