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Divorcing spouses in Texas must divide their property or prepare to litigate. Valuable assets are often a top concern during the property division process of a Texas divorce. They may have spent a third of their monthly income on their mortgage every month, leading to...
Owning property comes with certain legal rights, but those rights can come into question when there is a dispute over who actually owns the property. Problems involving old liens, inheritance issues, boundary conflicts or competing ownership claims can create...
Co-parenting after a separation or divorce is challenging under the best circumstances. When one parent displays narcissistic traits, however, creating and maintaining an effective parenting plan can become significantly more difficult. While not every difficult...
Texas eminent domain law allows certain entities to acquire private property for public use when specific legal requirements are satisfied. However, the process (known as condemnation) cannot begin simply because an entity wants to acquire land. State law requires...
Spouses going through a divorce can significantly benefit from communicating. Effective communication strategies are integral to reaching amicable settlements, saving time and money. When communication is not handled properly, soon-to-be ex-spouses may face conflicts...
Yes, a divorce can affect your retirement. It is important to plan ahead so that this next stage in your life can still go smoothly, even after your marriage ends. One thing to keep in mind is that there has been an increase in late-in-life divorce cases in recent...
When getting divorced, the first thing to know about property division is that assets can generally be divided into two categories. First, there are separate assets, which are owned only by one individual and do not have to be divided. Second, there are marital...
If your spouse files for divorce in Texas, it is important to know when to respond to that petition. There are some rather unique rules under Texas law. What the law states is that you have until the Monday after 20 days have elapsed. In other states,...
If your divorce goes to trial in Texas, the judge will decide the issues you and your spouse could not resolve in settlement discussions. That often includes conservatorship, parenting time, child support and property division. The judge will look for proof, not...
One of the first decisions that’s usually made when people decide to divorce is who will move out of the home. When you have children, the person who moves will have an added challenge. They will have to find ways to make the children feel comfortable at their house...
