On behalf of Fabio & Merrill | Jul 28, 2020 | Property Division
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...
On behalf of Fabio & Merrill | May 8, 2020 | Property Division
Whether you are in your first marriage, second marriage or you are facing a grey divorce, you will likely struggle with the division of assets and debts. Depending on the amount and type of assets, negotiating a proper split can quickly become a complicated matter....
On behalf of Fabio & Merrill | Apr 23, 2020 | Property Division
The details and legalities of divorce can be overwhelming, no doubt. But understanding how property division works in Texas can help ease the process. You might want to leave all the legal guidance up to the judge or attorney of your case. However, knowing the basics...
On behalf of Fabio & Merrill | Apr 20, 2020 | Property Division
Divorcing couples are likely to have many questions about asset division. Handled on the state level, courts will generally use one of two legal precedents for asset division: equitable distribution or community property. Texas is one of nine states that still use...
On behalf of Fabio & Merrill | Feb 19, 2020 | Property Division
Texas is a “community property” state. Almost all money you make or wealth you create during your marriage belongs to the marriage, not to you. Also, any debt you or your go into during the marriage is generally also the marriage’s community debt. In a Texas divorce,...
On behalf of Fabio & Merrill | Oct 29, 2019 | Property Division
Many of those entering into their divorce proceedings in Houston do not anticipate having to include their 401k accounts as part of the process. Yet contributions made to such an account during one’s marriage come from marital income; thus, while the total value...
On behalf of Fabio & Merrill | Oct 9, 2019 | Property Division
If you are a married woman in Texas who is contemplating a divorce or who maybe is already in the throes of a divorce, it is important that you fully understand the potential financial risks you face for your future. Every decision you make during your divorce...
On behalf of Fabio & Merrill | Sep 30, 2019 | Property Division
There are many factors to negotiate when filing for divorce in Texas. Property division, however, may be one of the most complicated. People grow attached to their property and possessions, and it can be difficult to separate those items in the divorce settlement....
On behalf of Fabio & Merrill | Aug 24, 2019 | Property Division
Married residents in Texas who separate or divorce their spouses have many things to contend with in the process of extricating themselves from a previously shared life. The need to identify future ownership of marital assets is a topic that often gets a lot of...
On behalf of Fabio & Merrill | Jul 27, 2019 | Property Division
When you navigate your way through a Texas divorce, you will undoubtedly experience a wide range of emotions. Once you take your emotions out of the equation, however, you will need to figure out the fundamentals about how you plan to divide up shared assets and...
