Texas residents who undergo divorce know that it's far from easy. Apart from dealing with the emotional aspect of the divorce, dealing with dividing up all of your marital assets can be overwhelming, to say the least. It's best to do some research and understand how...
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Can I move with the kids to a different state after divorce?
You’ve finally won your custody dispute. You now have full custody of your children, with your ex-spouse having visitation rights. Now you’ve decided you want to move to a different state – maybe for greater job prospects or to be closer to your family. Before you...
Understanding mortgage fraud
Mortgage fraud is a serious crime in Texas. Most instances of mortgage fraud you would likely know that you're committing, but it's always best to understand the seriousness of the crime and when you might be considered to be engaging in mortgage fraud so that you can...
What women entrepreneurs should know about divorce
There are over 11.6 million women entrepreneurs throughout Texas and the rest of the United States. When these women head into a divorce, there are many concerns. Understanding how assets, property and businesses are divided can assist these women in preparing for the...
How to prepare yourself financially for divorce
When you first get ready to undergo a divorce in Texas, it's a good idea to make a list of all of your marital assets. This will allow you and your lawyer to start making negotiations with your former spouse. While divorce is stressful, it can be more difficult for...
How long does spousal support last?
The length and time frame of Texas spousal support, which is often referred to as alimony, will depend upon the length of the marriage. Marriages that last 10 years allow one of the spouses to receive support for five years. Marriages lasting 10 to 20 years can...
A parenting plan can help you succeed with co-parenting
As Texas parents get ready to share childrearing responsibilities after the end of their relationship, they will need to negotiate the details of child custody. One of the tools available to ensure the success of their journey going forward is a parenting plan. What...
Legality of offshore accounts
Storing funds in an offshore account became a mainstream topic of conversation when the Panama Papers scandal divulged that hundreds of heads of state, politicians, celebrities, business people and others were doing it. Suddenly, the prospect of not having to pay...
Legal separation vs. divorce: What you need to know
Unfortunately, many couples in Texas face difficulties within their marriages. When marital problems become too much, some couples may want to separate but not feel quite ready to divorce within the near future. If you find yourself in this situation, you may be...
Property division: splitting retirement accounts
Divorce is more than terminating a marital relationship. When you decide to end your Texas marriage, you also have to divide your joint assets and debts. When it comes to retirement accounts, this could get complicated. Dividing employer-sponsored retirement accounts...
