Property Division

Every part of a divorce is challenging, especially when dividing property and debt. Finding a fair distribution is crucial for your future financial stability. Any assets or debts acquired during the marriage typically belong equally to both spouses in Texas. This...

Spouses are not always financially honest when they’re divorcing. In fact, some have been financially dishonest with their partner for years. If you doubt your spouse’s integrity, then it’s important to understand how they might try to cheat you of a fair settlement...

Credit card debt has a way of creating disagreements during Texas divorces. Spouses may argue over which debts are part of the marital estate. For example, one spouse may want to exclude credit card balances related to an extramarital affair when negotiating a...

Married couples enjoy a higher standard of living because they pool their resources. They also both contribute to the maintenance and upkeep of the home where they live. Spouses in Texas often commit a sizable portion of their monthly budget toward their residences....

When you are given an inheritance, you may think of it as something that you personally own. Even if you share some of it with your spouse, it’s still money that came from your family. If you get divorced, will that inheritance qualify as a separate asset? Is it...

Community property laws in Texas protect the rights of spouses to share the value of assets acquired during a marriage. Divorce proceedings typically involve the disclosure of financial resources and the division of shared debts and assets alike. It is quite common...

Family law issues that result in litigation in Texas are often very emotional and personal matters. A judge may have to make difficult choices about the division of parenting time and legal authority on behalf of parents, and it is common for parents who have just...

Divorcing in Texas often means making difficult compromises. You and your ex may want to keep certain property, and you may disagree strongly about the appropriate or fair way to handle certain property or financial obligations. The longer you remained married and the...

The idea of dividing your property with your ex may make you feel rather nervous and even defensive. People often feel like they have a lot to lose in divorce proceedings and may employ an unnecessarily aggressive approach out of fear that they will disadvantage...

Both spouses should be forthcoming with their financial details when dividing property during a divorce. However, it’s not given that your spouse will be honest. They may fail to disclose some assets, intentionally or not, since they do not want to lose them when...