Is My Spouse Entitled to Half of My Business?
In a Texas divorce, marital assets are subject to equitable division. Marital assets are considered to be, with certain exceptions, those acquired, those that gained in value, or those that both spouses contributed to building during their marriage. This can include a business. If you are a business owner and are in the...
My Spouse Wants a Divorce—What Do I Do?
Whether expected or unexpected, having your spouse directly inform you that he or she wants a divorce can send you reeling. Even saying the request out loud can feel like a marked change has fallen over your relationship. If your spouse has asked for a divorce, it will likely take a minute to...
Do You Need a Divorce for a Common Law Marriage?
Did you know that you can have a common law marriage in Texas? It is true! There are, however, specific requirements for a common law marriage that must be met. If you and your partner have met the requirements for a common law marriage in Texas, you may, at some point or another,...
Relocation after Divorce
After a divorce, you may be looking for your fresh start. This fresh start may involve a move to be closer to family or perhaps for a new job. If you have children with your former spouse, however, moving may be more difficult than just packing up and heading out. Here, we will...
What Does a Forensic Accountant Do During Divorce Proceedings?
There are so many issues at play in a divorce. Things can turn to a mess at many different levels. One such level involves finances. The financial aspects of divorce can be emotionally charged and messy. This can lead people to do all sorts of things by justifying that they are protecting what’s...
When Divorce Mediation Might Be Right for You
Have you decided that your best path going forward involves divorce? It is the right decision for many and can signal a fresh, brighter start for many people and their families. To help ease the process, many reap the benefits offered by divorce mediation. A frequently used negotiating method in the divorce settlement...
The Role of a Forensic Accountant in Divorce
Divorce is stressful even under the most amicable, honest, and open of circumstances. Throw in complex financial matters and spouses that are being less than forthright and transparent with critical pieces of information and things can get tumultuous fast, to say the least. Financial matters can be some of the most heated, contentious...
Benefits of Divorce Mediation
Divorce proceedings may call to mind images of soon to be former spouses battling it out in the courtroom. Fights about alimony, child support, division of assets, and more may be associated with this. This, however, is not how divorce needs to be. In fact, the more amicable the divorce, the more likely...
Factors Considered in Child Custody Cases
Divorce involves the resolution of several complex and, often, emotional issues. Spousal support, or alimony, needs to be addressed. Division of the marital property also needs to be resolved. One of the most difficult and personal issues that must be decided, however, is child custody. Even the most amicable of divorces can quickly...
What Are the Benefits of Divorce Mediation?
Divorce does not need to be an emotional battleground where two people fight out their differences in a courtroom. It can be low in stress, low in cost, and preserve whatever remaining goodwill still exists between a former couple. This can be accomplished through divorce mediation. In mediation, a neutral third party,...