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There may come a time in the divorce process when a couple must choose between negotiation and litigation. Most family law attorneys would tell you it is always better to resolve a divorce amicably. Keeping your case out of court has many benefits for you in both the short and long term. Not only are…

Any divorce can be complex, no matter how much the couple’s assets are worth. The situation can become even more difficult when there is a large community estate to divide. Although the laws of community property can be helpful in preventing some disputes, there are still many things that could cause disagreement between the spouses….

When a couple gets divorced in Texas, the divorce decree reflects the circumstances at the time the marriage ends and the divorce agreement the two parties have reached (or what was ordered by the court). The terms of the divorce may also factor in what the parties believe will happen in the future. However, circumstances…

Many clients come to us asking whether they can keep their 401(k) in a divorce. Like all other marital property, retirement accounts are part of the community, and they are divided equally between the spouses. While that is the black letter rule, there may be some complex issues with 401(k)s, especially when each spouse had…

How Bankruptcy and Divorce Work Together in Texas One of the leading causes of divorce in Texas is when married couples argue over money. Any marital issues can become far worse when a married couple is experiencing financial difficulties. Divorce does not make financial problems go away. In fact, creating two households where one existed…

In Texas, there is no legal requirement that spouses live separately and apart under different roofs before they can file for a divorce. As a result, spouses contemplating a divorce in Texas can choose to live together in order to save money since moving out of their home would mean that both spouses would need…