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Will divorce have you fighting to keep inheritances or gifts?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 23, 2020 | Property Division
Throughout life, it is not unusual for people to receive monetary gifts or inheritances, which can sometimes come in considerable amounts. Though you may greatly appreciate the inheritance, it can be stressful to think about it when going through a divorce. After all,...
What happens to marital debt in a Texas divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Nov 12, 2020 | Property Division
You never thought twice about sharing your credit cards with your spouse -- nor did your spouse think anything about lending you their cards when you needed them.Over time, though, those debts have piled up. Now that you're getting a divorce, what happens to them?...
How are assets treated in a Texas divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Sep 3, 2020 | Property Division
Whenever a couple heads for a split, both sides are usually concerned about their property rights. Questions can range from things like, "Who gets to keep the furniture?" to "What happens to the retirement fund?" The more assets you have at stake, the bigger your...
Thinking about spending everything before your divorce? Read this
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jul 23, 2020 | Property Division
You're more than just hurt over your spouse's behavior and request for a divorce. You're furious. You feel used and betrayed, and you aren't really interested in splitting your assets fairly. In fact, the thought has occurred to you that you should just sell...
What happens to a house you owned prior to marriage in a divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jun 25, 2020 | Property Division
When it comes time to get a divorce, there's a big difference between community property and separate property. Community property is subject to division and has to be split with your spouse. Separate property does not. Why, then, is your spouse trying to claim that...
Do you have to pay child support in the summer?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jun 5, 2020 | Property Division
When you and your ex-spouse first divorced, the kids were small. Your job kept you busy throughout the week, so it only made sense for the kids to spend most of their time with your ex. Your child support agreement appropriately reflected the fact that the kids were...
Is your spouse hiding assets during your divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Feb 26, 2020 | Divorce, Property Division
Perhaps one of the greatest concerns you may have as you prepare for your divorce is whether you will be able to survive financially on your own. Even couples who have been married only a few years quickly come to depend on each other's salaries, and those who have...
How taking early distributions may affect an IRA split
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Jan 23, 2020 | Property Division
Houston couples who are getting a divorce may need to divide a retirement account. Some types of retirement accounts, such as 401(k)s, require a document known as a qualified domestic relations order. To divide an IRA, it is only necessary to submit the divorce decree...
Is all property eligible for division in a divorce?
On Behalf of Laura Dale & Associates, P.C. | Oct 14, 2019 | Property Division
Texas is a community property state, meaning all marital property is divided equally in half between spouses. Marital property, sometimes referred to as community property, includes items, property and assets that are accumulated throughout the marriage. In addition...
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