Divorce

When you file for divorce in Texas, you can expect half your assets to be divided between yourself and your former spouse. Texas is a community property state, meaning that nearly every asset acquired during the marriage is considered marital property. If you bought a...

Divorce is a messy process for most people. When there is a small business involved in the split, things can get even more complex. If you're facing a divorce with a business, you're going to have to determine the fate of the company. In the vast majority of cases...

Going through a divorce is a time of big changes. Some people don't deal with this well and work hard to make sure that those around them are as miserable as possible. When you're divorcing someone who can't find their own happiness or peace, there's a chance that...

When you decide to divorce, you naturally hope that everything goes as planned. But of course, deep down inside, you know that you'll be dealing with a variety of disputes.There's no way of knowing exactly what will happen as you prepare for divorce, but that...

Many Texas couples looking for an alternate, more amicable way to resolve their differences have begun pursuing divorce mediation in recent years. While the idea of avoiding a hotly contested courtroom battle may appeal to many divorcing spouses, there are some...

Many people focus on property division for younger couples who have time to recoup the losses that might experience when the end a marriage. There are some special considerations that older adults need to consider if they're going through this situation.One challenge...

Divorce can be a menacing word, even when separation is the only acceptable option for one or both partners. It may be widely known that going through this process can take an emotional and financial toll, but many older couples aren't fully prepared for the...

Many Texas residents are deciding to marry later in life after they've established careers and purchased property. They may remarry after having children with a previous partner and work to build a blended family. The changing face of marriage has also meant that...

While the number of divorces is declining, along with the number of marriages, the month of January has built a reputation for having more divorce filings than any other month of the year. The reason might be that couples stay together through the holidays, but then...

While most people think of the romance and excitement of getting engaged, there is also a deeply pragmatic side to it. Couples in Texas who are intending to tie the knot need to discuss a variety of financial matters, including prenuptial agreements. This agreement...