At the time of divorce, one of the most contested issues is often related to property division. This holds true even in community property states such as Texas. This is because although Texas is a community property state, there are certain assets that may be treated...
Property Division
How is property divided during a Texas divorce?
Knowing how their property will be divided can be one of the most common concerns and anxieties for divorcing couples. For that reason, divorcing couples should be familiar with property division is handled in Texas during divorce according to community property...
Prenuptial agreements address relationship changes
Marriage is not only a serious personal and romantic relationship but is typically the most significant financial and legal arrangement we enter. Unlike business relationships, however, many spouses do not enter a contract. A prenuptial agreement is an important...
Using mediation to divide assets in a Texas divorce
When a resident of Houston is facing a potential divorce, one the most anxiety-provoking issues is the division of marital property. The anxiety level is usually directly proportional to the amount of the couple’s assets. In other words, the more money and property...
Thinking about your finances as you plan for a divorce
When Texas residents start to think about the possibility that their marriage may be headed for a divorce, they have many different factors to consider. First, there are the emotional aspects of such a decision and thinking about how your life will be impacted. After...
Key points about negotiating property division in a Texas divorce
When a Texas couple decides to get a divorce, there is an automatic perception that there will be endless dispute over a litany of issues. This is unfortunately true in many cases. But in some situations, the parties can negotiate a settlement without needing court...
Is a business eligible for property division?
Dividing property in a divorce can be complicated but have long-term financial consequences. A spouse’s ownership or interest in a business may also undergo property division under certain circumstances. When this occurs, a proper evaluation is necessary. Entitled to...
A basic overview of property division in Texas divorce
When a couple is contemplating divorce, one of the primary concerns (outside of child-related issues) is how property will be divided. None of us wants to end up poor or without financial security because our spouse received an outsize share of the marital estate....