Same-sex marriage equality and the accompanying divorce equality was a win nearly universally celebrated throughout the United States. However, there are some challenges that still linger for League City, Texas, same-sex divorces. Property division Property division...
Year: 2022
What is parental alienation, and is it illegal?
For divorced parents, it is just a fact of life that you have to deal with your ex-spouse and maintain a good co-parenting relationship. However, not all Harris County ex-spouses want to maintain a good co-parenting relationship, and they engage in parental alienation...
How will my business be valued during divorce?
For couples who own a business, the property division process during divorce can be especially complicated. If you own a business and are divorcing, it is a good idea to understand how the business will be valued for property division purposes. Business valuations...
Factors used when determining an amount of spousal maintenance
Spousal maintenance is one of the biggest issues in many League City divorces. You may have heard of both spousal maintenance and spousal support, and Texas law differentiates between the two. Spousal support is a voluntary payment from one spouse to another as part...
How should parents prepare their children for a divorce?
While the spouses are the ones who make the decision to divorce, they are not the only ones who are affected. If the couple has children, they will also be affected by their parents splitting up, despite having no say in the decision. Parents need to recognize how the...
Making room for parenting time after divorce
Texans who are juggling parental and career responsibilities can feel particularly challenged by the limitations that a custody arrangement may place on them. While it can seem unfair for a non-working parent to have more parenting time, the working parent can...
Property division in a Texas divorce
One of the most stressful aspects of a Texas divorce is the splitting of marital and non-marital assets. One party may fear losing a significant percentage of his or her net worth, and another party may fear being left without adequate financial support. Understanding...
How should I handle social media during my divorce?
Many of us in League City love sharing our lives on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and others. Social media can be a great means of communication but if a person is going through a divorce, social media may be something they want...
Can I keep my retirement accounts after my divorce?
You’ve worked hard to accumulate your wealth. Now it may be in jeopardy because your marriage is falling apart. It’s a common and oftentimes frightening prospect, and one that you need to be prepared to confront head-on. Can you protect your retirement accounts? As...
As a stay-at-home dad, can I receive alimony?
A lot of stay-at-home fathers feel embarrassed when they think about asking for spousal support in their divorce case, when in reality they shouldn’t. After all, the law is gender neutral and is meant to ensure that those who have made sacrifices during their marriage...