In Texas, the courts believe that children should not be able to choose who to live with after divorce. They are minors, and their decisions may not always be in their own best interests. That being said, the court will hear what children have to say about who they...
It can be hard to predict the financial consequences of a divorce. Some spouses will have a basic divorce process because they already have a marital agreement discussing how to divide their belongings and parental rights. Without a pre-existing contract with your...
Divorce in Texas is often a painful process. Not only do you have to cope with some difficult, negative emotions, but you also have to completely separate your life from your spouse. This process takes months and often leads to intense disputes between former spouses....
Texas is one of a handful of states that follows the community property system in a divorce. In a Texas divorce, the court will presume that any asset acquired by a spouse during a marriage is community property A spouse may rebut this presumption by providing clear...
Divorce is never easy. Business owners, however, face unique obstacles when working to mitigate the impact of the divorce on business operations. The following will focus primarily on how the process unfolds in Texas. Texas is a community property state. This...
Since 1990, the rate of gray divorces among people over age 50 in Texas and around the country has more than doubled. While this sharp rise might seem shocking, there are several reasons that explain the increase. The social stigma surrounding divorce has decreased,...
If you are getting ready to walk down the aisle, you should consider whether you could benefit from a premarital agreement. Contrary to popular belief, premarital agreements are not just for the mega-wealthy or celebrities. People marrying later in life and people...