When you or your spouse own a business, divorce involves more than just dividing property — it is about understanding what that business is truly worth. The value placed on your company can significantly affect property division, support and your financial future....
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5 common mistakes to avoid in high-asset divorces
High-asset divorces in Texas tend to be more complicated than average domestic cases due to the high-value assets involved. Without careful consideration, you might end up at a disadvantage and potentially face costly consequences. To ensure a fair division of assets,...
Navigating divorce when spouses own a business together
Certain unique circumstances can seriously complicate divorce proceedings. The more entangled the lives and finances of the spouses, the harder it may be to gracefully divorce. Few financial decisions enmesh married couples more than the decision to own and run a...
Protecting your assets: Property division during divorce
Beyond the emotional toll, the stress of dealing with the legal and financial implications during divorce can be draining. One of the most complex aspects of a divorce is asset division. For many, losing property or financial stability can be too much to handle. When...
Moving out of Texas while subject to a shared custody order
After a divorce or break up, parents have to rebuild their lives. They find new places to live, start new relationships or work on their careers. They may achieve all of those personal goals while simultaneously sharing custody with a co-parent. Sharing custody...
3 tips for handling the holidays when sharing custody
Birthdays, first baseball games and a host of other special events can inspire memories that people cherish for a lifetime. If parents divorce or separate, they have to find a way to share that time with one another. Special events like birthdays and holidays can be...
3 reasons why divorce can be more emotionally difficult for men
Divorce tends to be an emotionally difficult time for everyone involved. Even those who believe a divorce is their best option may still struggle emotionally at the end of a marriage. While people sometimes stereotype men as being stoic and unemotional, the reality is...
What are the most common reasons men file for divorce?
People file for divorce for very personal reasons. Every marriage has unique issues that arise that can put stress on the bond between the spouses. That being said, there are certainly trends when it comes to divorce. Generally speaking, women are more likely than men...
Handled assets with deferred distribution in a complex divorce
Diversifying marital holdings is usually a smart decision. Spouses who have too much of their marital wealth in one type of investment are vulnerable to economic fluctuations. Proper diversification often means holding a variety of different resources, including...
What happens to a couple’s vacation home in a divorce?
Married couples in Texas may share quite a few valuable assets with one another. They each have an interest in the income that the other earns. They also share the value of any property acquired with marital income. Texas is a community property state, which means...