There are many things that can complicate the process of property division in a divorce. At the top of the list is commingling assets. Since Texas is a community property state, the law clearly draws a line between marital and separate property. However, it is...
Compassionate Legal Guidance | Aggressive Courtroom Advocacy
Month: January 2021
Will property division be 50/50?
Texas is a community property state. There are only a small number of community property states in the U.S. Most states are equitable distribution states. The difference between the two is in the division of property and if it is fair or equal. According to Business...
How joint ownership can affect property division
In Texas, marriage is not only the joining of you and your partner but also the joining of all your possessions. Because it is a community property state, how the law divides your finances, assets and personal property is different from equitable division states. Here...
What protections do military spouses have?
To realize that the end of your marriage is near can be one of the most difficult moments of your life. As part of the stress of the divorce, many spouses worry about what will happen to their benefits following the divorce. According to Military.com, if you are the...
How to move on emotionally after divorce
When you walked down the aisle, you probably did not envision your marriage ending in divorce. But divorce is a common experience for many people and can mark a new and exciting phase in your life. According to Time, your chances of eventually getting a divorce are...
Should you seek 50/50 custody?
When you divorce, your priority is spending as much time with your children as possible. Depending on your family situation, however, an exact 50/50 split may not make the most sense. Review these factors if you are facing a divorce and considering 50/50 physical...
What is birdnesting and how could it affect your kids?
You likely know about “empty nest syndrome,” the sadness or emotional distress many parents experience when their children grow up and leave home. But have you ever heard of birdnesting with respect to divorced parents? NBC News reports that birdnesting, often called...