When you were married, you acquired many assets and debts together. If you are going through divorce, you probably find yourself in the position of having to divide the property that you owned jointly and the debts that you acquired along the way. There are very...
Year: 2022
Unique issues that may arise in a later-in-life divorce
It is no secret that the divorce rate in the United States is continually on the rise. Beginning in 2015, a new age group emerged in those rising numbers. Couples over the age of 50 began filing for divorce in droves. Commonly called "gray divorce," "silver splitter"...
Prenuptial agreements can help divorces to finalize quickly
No one goes into a marriage thinking that it will end; however, most couples in Texas and elsewhere acknowledge that not all marriages stand the test of time. Divorce has a bad reputation, as it can lead to lengthy and costly legal battles. Because of this, many...
Will debt be a major factor in your divorce case?
There are a number of issues in any given divorce case in Texas that can cause complications, from child custody and support to alimony and property division. But, for some people, the real problem is how to address debt as the marriage is dissolved. So, will debt be...
Unmarried paternity in Texas
For married parents, most parents assume that the husband is the presumed father. And, in Texas, that is normally the case. However, with unmarried parents’, League City, Texas, paternity is a bit more murky. Unmarried parents For fathers, the unfortunate truth is...
Can planning for property division help a relationship?
The divorce property division process is often complicated and rife with potential problems. By the time you reach the point of a divorce, there will be ill feelings and hardened beliefs about what a spouse believes they deserve and what property is worth. However,...
Tips for communicating with your co-parent
Sharing custody of a child after a divorce or separation brings many challenges. You and your co-parent must try to put aside any negative thoughts or feelings toward one another and focus on parenting your child. This can be difficult, especially if it was a bitter...
Court case reveals how child custody and child support overlap
Complications almost always arise in divorce, especially in the areas of child support and child custody. A recent case from the First District of the Court of Appeals of Texas required a resolution between the laws of three different jurisdictions. The federal law...
During a divorce, can I ask for reimbursement on marital debt?
In a Texas divorce, property disputes and financial concerns frequently focus on who will keep certain items from the marriage. There may also be disagreement about properties such as a family-run business that might have been owned by one spouse prior to the marriage...
Does separation affect property division in a divorce?
Property division can be one of the more complex issues that must be dealt with during a divorce. Since many couples may be separated for a considerable amount of time before the divorce actually occurs—either by choice or because the process itself drags on—it's a...