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...
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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 a non-disclosure agreement?
Your business hinges on sophisticated proprietary information. You need to hire new employees but want to ensure that your secret information is not leaked to competitors. Requiring any new hires to sign a non-disclosure agreement regarding that vital information will...
Is your noncompete agreement legally enforceable?
Just as succeeding in a competitive marketplace can be challenging, recruiting and retaining top talent can be expensive. Consequently, some employers require employees to sign noncompete agreements, sometimes called covenants not to compete. A noncompete agreement...
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...