Whether less than five years have passed since your wedding day or several decades, if you’ve determined that your relationship isn’t going to last, you’ll no doubt be making numerous decisions in the weeks and months ahead that will affect your future. If you have...
Divorce
Is a collaborative divorce ideal for your situation?
After making the decision to end your marriage, you know you are facing a potentially lengthy and complicated process. You may dread the thought of going to court and speaking about your most private matters, such as your finances, in a public setting. Fortunately,...
Protect your business interests in divorce
Perhaps you launched your own Texas business during your marriage. Whether it’s been up and running for decades or just recently came out of the startup phase, you no doubt are proud of your accomplishments, as you should be. Maintaining a profitable business can be a...
Taxes are a primary issue in a high-asset divorce
If you’re a Texas business owner, oil baron or doctor, etc., you’re no doubt used to dealing with financial issues. You might have a team of accountants and financial advisers who provide support in all matters concerning your financial portfolio. Filing for a divorce...
The financial preparations necessary before a divorce
You know your divorce will bring significant financial changes to your life, and you may have concerns regarding how these changes will affect your business, long-term savings and more. It is especially important for high-income individuals and those with closely held...
Be clear on mineral rights in a Texas divorce
They say that everything is bigger and better in Texas. If you happen to own substantial mineral rights assets, you might agree with that assessment. It’s understandable that you would want to protect your interests if you’re headed for divorce. “Bigger, better”...
Business skills come in handy in a divorce
Perhaps you got to the top of your game in business because you’re a “people person” who’s good at negotiating a fair deal. Maybe clients or colleagues have told you that you’re easy to get along with and easy to talk to, two attributes which definitely promote...
Business issues that can complicate divorce
As a Texas business owner, you may have spent years developing your plan and initiating a startup. Once your business started turning a profit, you may have shifted your focus to protecting your assets or building a diverse investment portfolio. While you may not have...
Protecting your real estate assets in divorce
The divorce process in Texas is often a difficult time for those involved, and the stress of dividing real estate assets can be particularly overwhelming. If you're facing a divorce and you own real estate, it's important to know how to keep your portfolio intact....
Dividing property in divorce
Texas is one of the few community property states in the country. What does that mean? It means that any assets or debts acquired during your marriage are generally marital property and subject to division if you choose to get a divorce. Are there any exceptions to...