Divorce is an option if your marriage has deteriorated to the point that it is no longer sustainable. The state of Texas does not force people who are unhappy to stay together. However, as with most legal proceedings, there are certain requirements that you have to...
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3 options for addressing a vacation home during divorce
Whether you have a cabin in the Texas Hill Country, a house on Possum Kingdom Lake or a getaway somewhere else, you may wonder what happens to the property during your divorce. If your vacation home is part of the marital estate, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may...
How does divorce affect a business in a community property state?
Under Texas community property laws, your business may fall into the hands of an owner who may not have much of a desire to manage it. As noted by Business.com, you may find your ownership interest diluted if your ex-spouse receives stocks in your company through a...
What is the best interests of the child standard?
If you are a parent going through a divorce or conservatorship dispute, you have probably heard the phrase, “the best interests of the child.” This legal standard is the one by which judges in the Lone Star State settle many family-related matters. From a layperson’s...
What is the difference between community and separate property?
A challenging part of the divorce process is dividing the property. Who gets what and how much? Determining the difference between property types is a key issue. What exactly is the difference between community and separate property in a divorce? Community property...
How is conservatorship determined in Texas?
One of the toughest aspects of divorce is working out a parenting plan. This plan sets forth, among other things, whether you or your spouse will live with your children and whether you will both make decisions about their lives. As you divorce, you may fear that you...