Divorce

Many divorces in Texas are contentious and require months to resolve. In cases involving complex marital estates or minor children, the timeline for divorce can easily extend beyond a year. Some people may be eligible for much more rapid divorce proceedings. Default...

Spousal maintenance, also known as alimony or spousal support in other jurisdictions, involves regular payments from one spouse to another due to a divorce. When spouses no longer live together and share income, one spouse may be at a significant financial...

Property division is one of the most important aspects of divorce. Spouses must separate their lives after sharing them for years. The focus during property division discussions is often on high-value assets, such as the marital home or retirement savings accounts....

Filing for divorce is one of the most consequential decisions you’ll ever make because it touches nearly every aspect of your life. As such, it’s important to take deliberate steps before doing so. It can make the process smoother, less stressful and better for...

Many couples get a prenuptial agreement before they get married, and then rarely think about it again if the marriage is going along fine. However, it’s always wise to take a look at it from time to time just to make sure it still applies to your current reality. A...

In Texas, property acquired during the marriage is owned equally by both spouses. Therefore, when one spouse intentionally misuses these assets in the period leading up to a divorce, it can put the other spouse at a serious disadvantage. Protecting your share of the...

Social media has become a big part of most people's everyday lives, shaping how they share milestones, frustrations and all those moments in between. When a marriage is ending, these same platforms can quietly assume a much larger role -- and that can be a problem....

Spouses accrue equity by making a down payment when purchasing real property and paying their mortgages on time. A percentage of each month's payment goes toward the principal balance due rather than accumulated interest.  People also accumulate equity by improving...

In Texas, the law assumes that anything you or your spouse earns or acquires during your marriage belongs to both of you equally. Your community property includes your income, home, vehicle, bank accounts and even retirement accounts regardless of whose name is on the...

Living here in Texas means having to be prepared for serious weather events and sometimes natural disasters. Hurricanes, floods and fires can leave people with little time to get out of their homes and get to safety. Texas has also had other calamitous events like...