Almost everyone in Texas has some sort of social media account. Whether it be Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, social media can be hard to avoid. When a person is going through a divorce it is often one of the most difficult times of their lives. Although it can be...
Divorce
How is property divided during a Texas divorce?
Texas is one of nine community property states that divides property according to community property rules when a couple divorces. The other way in which property is divided in the other 41 states is referred to as equitable property division. Community property...
What is a collaborative divorce?
When a Houston couple contemplates ending their marriage, both parties are usually apprehensive about the emotional pain and stress that the process can cause. For several decades, divorce attorneys and the courts have looked to mediation as a method of resolving...
Remember divorce this tax season
Dividing property, child custody and support takes up lots of attention and time when couples end their marriage. But decisions made during a divorce can also affect your taxes. Filing status The Internal Revenue Service has its own legal definition of your marital...
Employment benefits can have an impact on divorce
Particularly among executives and upper management, many Houston residents may receive a variety of benefits from their employers above and beyond a cash salary. For instance, like many other Texans, they may receive health insurance or tax-incentivized retirement...
Addressing inheritances in a divorce
Couples ending their marriage face a tangle of laws and complications when dividing their property. Their actions can determine whether an inheritance will be divided during their divorce. Community property Community property is jointly owned by both spouses in Texas...
Ways to divide a home during the divorce process
Property division during divorce can be a challenging process. This includes making a decision about what to do with a family home. The family law process can help divorcing couples through the property division process and options for how to divide a family home....
Is there any advantage to divorcing early on or later in life?
Some people in the League City area whose marriage is on the rocks may have been together for only a few years while others have been wed for decades. When divorce is on the horizon, you may wonder if there is an “ideal” time to end your marriage. An early divorce has...
Is it impossible to pursue alimony in Texas?
People in the League City area who are going through a divorce may be very concerned about their finances. This may especially be true if one spouse earns significantly less than the other or has stayed out of the workforce altogether while married to care for the...
Who gets the dog in divorce?
Couples undergoing the end of their marriage face many problems like child custody, support, and property division. The law, however, has not kept up with pets who are valued members of our families. Spouses must take steps to assure their pets well-being during...