Online divorce has changed the landscape of relationships. It changes the way that people meet, evaluate and ultimately choose their spouses. More relationships begin online today than ever before. Along with the many other ways that online dating changes the landscape, online dating can also have an impact on divorce…
Who Keeps the House? Many people struggle to decide who should keep the house after a divorce. Texas is a community property state, which means that property is generally divided equally. Both spouses are entitled to at least 50 percent equity in the home. However, the judge will look at…
Divorcing and selling a home are both financially taxing and emotionally tiring situations. It is easy for a person to become so overwhelmed with emotion that they start to make decisions that are not based on sound reasoning. This can lead to long-term negative consequences that they later regret. If…
Parental alienation is a legal term that describes a condition where one parent undermines, degrades, and damages the other parent’s relationship with one’s child or children. Children will feel especially vulnerable during a separation or divorce, and relationships with parents can get strained. The experience can be traumatic for some…
A business or an interest in a business can be considered community property. When spouses divorce, it will severely impact the business if it is jointly owned. Because of the many intricacies involved in the division of assets, retaining the services of a skilled divorce attorney will become an invaluable…
One of the most common questions during divorce consultations is whether it’s a good idea to continue living in the marital home or leave. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach that can apply equally to all inquiring spouses, some factors are worth considering across the board. Below, we’ll discuss the…
Family heirlooms have a lot of sentimental value, and in some cases, they are of considerable monetary value. Unfortunately, in a heated divorce, both parties may contest each other’s claims, making dividing all assets and properties very stressful. For this reason, hiring a skilled property division divorce attorney can find…
Getting divorced can lead to many discussions about material and monetary assets. Naturally, many people want to protect their resources during the process, but unfortunately, it often involves dividing wealth between the two parties. But does that division apply to an inheritance? An experienced divorce attorney can help you answer…
Possessions shared by a couple hold some level of emotional value, and this makes it tricky to determine how to split shared assets in a divorce. If you and your spouse can’t immediately find a fair and agreeable solution, you could drain your funds by fighting for every significant possession…
If you’re considering a divorce, you’re likely wondering how long it will take before it is finalized. Unfortunately, due to a Texan mandate requiring divorce cases to undergo a 60-day waiting period, the quickest time for a divorce to be official is 61 days – that is, if both parties…
