The largest asset most couples have to decide how to “divide” in a divorce is their home. Close behind that could be your timeshare property. Timeshares have developed a reputation as being notoriously hard to get rid of – even by happily married couples. Dealing...
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How can people protect assets as separate property in Texas?
When a couple divorces in Texas, community property laws dictate how they divide their assets. However, only marital or community property is subject to division. The separate assets of either spouse will usually not get split up in the divorce proceedings. Those...
Protecting your real estate portfolio in a divorce
When people in Texas decide to divorce, the question of how to divide the marital home is often one of the more challenging issues to resolve. As Texas is a community property state, marital property is typically divided between spouses. However, the way to divide the...
Stock options, restricted stock units and divorce
Many working adults are compensated through perks like stock options and restricted stock units, or RSUs. These types of compensation can be an issue in divorces throughout Texas. Anyone going through a divorce should understand that just like a home or savings...
Property division rules call for asset protection in divorces
Filing for divorce in Texas will bring up questions of property division. While the parties might agree on child custody and other matters, the distribution of wealth does not come as easily. Asset protection could be in your best interest. Know what you have and what...
What to consider before keeping your home after a divorce
When you are in the middle of a divorce, you will need to decide whether or not you want to continue to live in your home or sell it. Your ex may agree that you can keep the home, but this may come with a cost. This is what you need to consider before keeping your...
How will your pension be handled during divorce?
Texas workers who hold a pension plan are likely worried about what's going to happen to it when they go through the divorce process. The reality is that your former spouse will most likely be entitled to half of your pension plan contributions during the marriage....
What female entrepreneurs need to know about divorce
As a female entrepreneur in Texas, you know that planning means everything when it comes to success. Although going through a divorce may not have been in your life plans, you need to address it head-on. Here are some helpful tips to ensure that you leave your divorce...
How do you split large assets during divorce?
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...
Division of retirement assets during divorce
Property division is a necessary part of divorce for Texas couples. One tricky part of property division is in the split of your retirement assets. The division of these assets leads to changes in your taxes, so you might have difficult decisions to make. 401(k)s The...
