When parents divorce in Texas, their final divorce decree may include language that restricts whether and how far either party can move after separation. In addition to ensuring that parents can effectively share childcare responsibilities, relocation restrictions can...
The ending of a marriage is never easy, even in the most amicable of situations. Although emotional, it is important to stay logical. Divorce is more than just the end of a relationship; it is also the end of a financial partnership. As such, it is important to take...
As a business owner, your enterprise is your livelihood. Some or all of your business may be a marital asset, though, so it is important to take steps to protect as much of your company as possible during a divorce. Getting an accurate business valuation is an...
If you rely upon your spouse's employer for health care insurance, you may worry about how your divorce can affect your coverage. According to Texas law, a spouse responsible for the other's health insurance may not discontinue coverage while a divorce is pending....
It takes blood, sweat, and tears to create a business. Unfortunately, your personal life can threaten your accomplishment. When a husband and wife divorce, a judge divides community property. Your business could be part of this equation. Without protection, you might...
Texas statutes recognize most assets purchased during your marriage as shared community property. For example, you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse may divide homes and cars evenly regardless of who paid for them. The law also recognizes household income earned while...
Dividing marital property is often one of the most difficult tasks to tackle while going through the divorce process. Texas is a community property state, meaning all marital property is equally divided in half between spouses. Marital property involves all assets and...
In a community property state such as Texas, divorce courts generally presume all assets obtained during a marriage belong to both spouses. If you or your soon-to-be ex-spouse started a business, its value may divide equally during a divorce. As noted by SmartAsset, a...
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, the division of finances and assets might take precedent over other issues, but what happens if you believe your soon-to-be ex-husband or wife is hiding cash? The American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators reports...
If your spouse makes more money than you or if you gave up a career to support your family at home, you may wonder if you will receive alimony payments after your divorce. Sometimes called spousal support or maintenance, these payments ensure that you have financial...
