Property Division

Divorce proceedings help people who have lived together separate their lives. Spouses need to identify their marital assets and determine what they are worth. They then negotiate arrangements for splitting those reasons, as well as their marital debts. High-asset...

If you owned a home or a business before you walked down the aisle, you likely consider that asset yours alone. However, during a high-stakes divorce in Texas, a spouse might claim they have a right to a portion of that property. Understanding the rule of inception of...

Divorce is not just an emotional transition but also a financial one. One of the most important steps in the process is dividing property between spouses. From family homes to retirement accounts, property division can shape each person’s financial future long after...

People who are married sometimes decide that they enjoy a vacation spot so much that they opt to purchase a home in that location instead of having to find rentals each time they want to travel. That vacation home may be a place that’s associated with amazing memories...

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...