A business or an interest in a business can be considered community property. When spouses divorce, it will severely impact the business if it is jointly owned. Because of the many intricacies involved in the division of assets, retaining the services of a skilled divorce attorney will become an invaluable…
One of the most common questions during divorce consultations is whether it’s a good idea to continue living in the marital home or leave. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach that can apply equally to all inquiring spouses, some factors are worth considering across the board. Below, we’ll discuss the…
Getting divorced can lead to many discussions about material and monetary assets. Naturally, many people want to protect their resources during the process, but unfortunately, it often involves dividing wealth between the two parties. But does that division apply to an inheritance? An experienced divorce attorney can help you answer…
If you’re considering a divorce, you’re likely wondering how long it will take before it is finalized. Unfortunately, due to a Texan mandate requiring divorce cases to undergo a 60-day waiting period, the quickest time for a divorce to be official is 61 days – that is, if both parties…
A custody arrangement dictates when one parent has custody over their child. Sometimes, however, the other parent may worry about the safety and well-being of their children. In cases where a legal guardian, legal caregiver or another parent believes their children are at risk of harm or in danger, they…
Newly married couples starting to build a new life together will soon realize that taking care of a home and young children is no small feat. This may lead to one person leaving their job to be a full-time homemaker. This may benefit the marriage and the children, but in…
No matter your reason for divorce, one thing remains true – it is a life-altering event for everyone involved. Coming to a final decision is often complicated, and it may have taken you months or even years before deciding to separate. Other parties did not even see the divorce coming…
When it comes to family law cases, there is no more sad, infuriating, or dangerous circumstance than that of domestic violence. It is something that, thankfully, occurs in a rather small percentage of cases, but to the extent that it does occur, it is still too frequent. The families affected…
Assets and liabilities accumulated over the course of the marriage must be divided between the separating couples when undergoing a divorce under Federal Divorce Laws. These include all possessions and personal properties, including non-monetary items such as stocks, shares, real estate, and debt. These assets will primarily be distributed under…
Divorces are complicated. There’s a surge of ill-feeling and emotion as you seek legal closure on the failure of your marriage. Keeping a level head is difficult, and there are usually ‘things’ that get in the way of making the separation that little bit easier. Having a good divorce lawyer …
