When a marriage begins to fall apart, one spouse might misuse or intentionally waste marital assets to gain an advantage over the other or to retaliate against them. They may, for example, go on a spending spree with funds from a joint account or use shared credit...
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Is it worth battling over the house in a divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Dec 2, 2024 | Divorce
One thing that many couples fight over when they divorce is the home they own together. It’s understandable, as this is a high-value item and aside from the financial value, they may have put a lot of hard work into making it a nice place to live. Yet, fighting for...
Common mistakes to avoid during a divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 6, 2024 | Divorce
Going through a divorce can be emotionally draining. It signals the end of a romantic relationship. However, divorce is also a chance for a new beginning. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to make the process go as smoothly as possible. This starts with...
How might different spending personalities lead to a divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Sep 10, 2024 | Divorce
Not everyone views money in the same way. Some think it is for spending while others prefer to save. Research has shown five spending personality categories (although people are often a mix of more than one). If their’s clashes with their spouses, it could make...
Issues that may increase divorce odds
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 27, 2024 | Divorce
It’s important for couples to remember that divorce odds are not a guarantee of anything. If your marriage technically has low odds of divorce, you may still split up. If your marriage is facing a lot of risk factors, you may still overcome these hurdles and stay...
Does Texas have divorce residency requirements?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 14, 2024 | Divorce
Different states have very different divorce laws. States like Texas are community property states, for example, where assets are supposed to be divided evenly. But many other states use equitable property division, meaning that the court gets to determine what is...
3 financial preparations to make before divorce
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Aug 6, 2024 | Divorce
Divorce can cause significant issues for each person’s finances. Most married couples have joint finances, so having to split everything up taking on the larger bills that come with living a single life can be challenging. If you know that a divorce is coming, there...
Dissipating assets is different than hiding them
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 1, 2024 | Divorce
If you’re going through a contentious, high-asset divorce, your spouse may be looking for ways to keep you from getting your fair share of the marital assets. It’s important to watch out for signs that they are trying to hide these assets. For instance, if they...
What makes a divorce take longer?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jun 19, 2024 | Divorce
When people are going through a divorce, their goal is often to get through the process as quickly as they can. They want to put the whole thing behind them and move forward with their life. As such, they are interested in considering the different issues that can...
Does your spouse need to do something wrong to justify divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jun 3, 2024 | Divorce
You have been thinking about a divorce, although you haven’t yet mentioned it to your spouse. You just feel like the two of you have been drifting apart. You’re not as close as you used to be. You think that you’ve just fallen out of love with your spouse and you’d...
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