Divorcing when you're a doctor is a difficult process that can easily turn into a legal battle over financial assets. Your priority lies in maintaining the value of your Texas medical practice. The legal and financial aspects of this type of divorce are not apparent...
Divorce
Navigating military divorces and retirement benefits in Texas
Serving in the military can come with some benefits like pension plans, health insurance and retirement benefits. If you got married before joining the armed forces or while in the military, according to Texas law, your spouse has a right to part of your military...
How qualified retirement plans are settled in a divorce
The conditions of your Texas divorce may force you to consider how any retirement plans can be safely divided. A negotiation is a pivotal tool used in divorce litigation when fairly dividing your assets. Some retirement plans, however, have clauses that give spouses a...
What moves should you make after divorce to secure your finances?
Concerns about finances can be one of the most stressful parts of a divorce for Texas residents. There is no doubt that a divorce can significantly impact your financial situation, for the short-term and long-term. But, once the divorce case is over, what moves should...
Who qualifies for spousal maintenance in Texas?
Going through divorce means change, and this change often extends well-beyond the personal and social aspects of a person’s life. Often, the livelihoods of both parties are disrupted. One party may have depended on their ex-spouse’s income during marriage and may be...
Texas to allow electronic service of divorce papers
The Texas Supreme Court is set to enable the public to serve or be served court papers via the internet, e-mail, or social media like Facebook or Twitter. The order allows service of divorce papers via the internet or social media so long as a lawyer can show that...
What is grey divorce?
Across Texas and in other parts of the United States, divorces involving couples who have been married long-term are on the rise. Divorce can be one of the hardest challenges a couple can face, but it's sometimes inevitable for couples who have grown apart after...
Reasons to create a postnuptial agreement
Couples in Texas and throughout the country may benefit from creating a prenuptial agreement. However, if there isn't enough time to complete such an arrangement, a married couple can choose to enter into a postnuptial agreement that allows the parties to the contract...
Couples whose kids have recently moved out are prone to divorce
There are many reasons Texas couples will decide to end their marriage. While it is common for people who have had a relatively short marriage or got married when they were young to decide that they have irreconcilable differences, there are other circumstances in...
Preserving sanity during a divorce is possible
Spouses in Texas who are going through a divorce are struggling in many different ways. Next to the death of a loved one, divorce is one of the worst things that can happen in life. There are some ways to cope with the stress to lessen the toll that divorce can take....