January is informally known as Divorce Month because it’s typically when more couples file divorce than any other time of year. The reasons for this are plentiful, but there’s one that stands out – many of these divorces are filed by parents who want to keep things...
What you need to know about property division in Texas
If you're filing for divorce after being married for several years, you probably have no idea where to begin. It's hard to determine which assets are marital properties and which assets are separate properties. Luckily, an attorney might be able to help you figure out...
Seeking a financial planner during a divorce
Financial issues between spouses are the primary cause of approximately 22% of divorces. A Texas resident going through a high-asset divorce may want to consider hiring a certified divorce financial analyst (CDFA) to navigate the financial complications associated...
Making sure not to harm legal rights during divorce
In some cases, Texas spouses going through a divorce can be their own worst enemy in making things more difficult for themselves legally. They must think of the big picture and avoid doing things that could inflame a judge if the matter goes to court. Otherwise, they...
How to manage work during the divorce
A Texas divorce does not freeze the rest of the spouse's life in place until it is finalized. Instead, the person will still need to be a parent to their children and an employee at work. The latter can be a big challenge as the stress of the divorce could cause an...
Gray divorces have their own financial considerations
If you are in your 50s in Texas and are in the process of a divorce, you have different financial considerations than someone who is younger and at a different stage in life. You need to think about both your financial situation after the divorce and your potential...
Divorce in Texas for older adults
"Gray divorce," the term for divorce among older adults, carries certain challenges because while younger people may have decades in the workplace to recover financially, this age group generally does not. Some may already be retired. They may need to plan carefully...
It is getting easier to retain the family home in a divorce
In Texas, many spouses struggle to remain in the marital home after a divorce due to the high cost of real estate. Even if they are able to negotiate or win the right to stay, they may simply not be able to afford it. However, changing market conditions may actually...
Ways to help children handle divorce
Parents who choose to divorce in Texas should recognize that the end of their marriage can be just as hard on the children as it is on them. Dealing with all of the changes in their lives can be overwhelming for kids. There are several things that exes can do to help...
Don’t count on your spouse when counting assets
A good chunk of Americans are hiding some facet of their finances from their partner. From the sneaky to the downright criminal, assets that go uncovered or undervalued during your divorce could end up costing you. Over 40% of Americans could be concealing money from...
