Protecting Your Interests
At Every Step Of The Divorce Process
A high income can create financial security, but divorce can reveal how much that security depends on assets and plans shared by both spouses. A physician may have decades of retirement savings. An executive may hold stock awards that have yet to vest. A business...
If your compensation includes stock options, other company equity or restricted stock units (RSUs), divorce can affect more than your immediate income. These assets may represent a large share of your wealth, especially if you work as an executive, physician, business...
If you own a business or have valuable assets, divorce may put sensitive financial details into court records or hearings. You also have to decide what happens to property that is hard to split, such as a business or a large investment. Mediation and collaborative...
Dividing multiple real estate holdings during a Texas divorce requires a strategic approach. Texas operates under a community property system, presuming the marital estate owns all property at dissolution. Courts mandate a “just and right” division, which does not...
For individuals with significant assets, choosing a particular method to resolve divorce-related concerns can be just as important as a desire to achieve a fair outcome. Litigation, mediation and collaborative divorce each offer different levels of control, privacy,...
Divorce requires careful planning, especially when you have significant wealth and assets. For high-earning Houston professionals, small mistakes during divorce can cost you financially for years to come. Knowing the common divorce pitfalls is the first step to...
Litigated divorce can be quite expensive, as it requires more time in court than an uncontested divorce. Spouses have to pay court costs in addition to paying for their legal representation. While high-profile and successful professionals can typically absorb the...
Holiday trips can give you a chance to create memories with your child. However, travel after a divorce brings legal rules you cannot ignore. Texas parenting plans often include specific limits on travel, and misunderstanding those rules can create conflict or even...
Divorcing later in life can be challenging in ways that divorcing as a younger adult doesn’t tend to be. The distinctive nature of this process can manifest in particularly consequential ways when it comes to financial security. For Texans divorcing after 50, it’s...
A business or professional practice is a valuable asset. It is also a key source of revenue. Professionals and business owners can earn a living wage by becoming their own bosses. Those who have committed years of their lives to creating, improving or running an...