The longer couples are married, the more entangled their finances get. And as some Texas couples will experience, dividing these assets if the marriage does not work out can be a delicate and complex process. There are also a lot of details to focus on, which can if...

Family Law
Top child custody questions in Texas
If you are going through a divorce or considering getting a divorce, one of the things you will need to think about is child custody. This can be a complicated process, and there are many things to consider. If you're like most parents, you may have the following...
How can you divide retirement assets after a divorce?
Divorce can be a very complex and contentious affair, especially when you have retirement assets that need to be divided. Factors to consider during a Texas divorce will concern your 401(k)s, pensions and many other assets that you may both possess. How should you...
Forensic accounting and expensive divorces
During any divorce, it's vital to make a complete accounting of all assets owned by the couple to divide them fairly. If you own a small business in Texas and are considering divorce, here are some important things you should know about getting a high-asset divorce....
Divorce settlement mistakes
When going through a divorce in Texas, many people are not careful enough about a few key aspects of the process, and that can be financially costly. These are emotionally challenging times, but the financial impact is large enough that it is important to be careful...
Loyalty tests and co-parenting
A bitter divorce could leave spouses distrustful and hostile towards one another. Adults might not realize how harmful such behavior could be to themselves, much less to an impressionable child. Co-parenting missteps may involve putting children into a potentially...
How does property division work in Texas during a divorce?
Texas couples would like to think that their marriages will last. However, many of them end up getting a divorce. If you and your spouse have called it quits, you will want to know what happens when you have to divide your property as part of your divorce settlement....
Texas mediation process: How it works and what to expect
The Texas family judicial system offers a mediation program. Sometimes, it's court-ordered; other times, parties request access to the service. Regardless of how you end up on the mediation route, there's a standard process to complete. What is mediation? Mediation is...
Changing a custody order within a year in Texas
A lot can change after your divorce in Texas, forcing you to amend your child custody and visitation order. Provided that the Texas court allows you to change your custody order after a year, what can you do if the matter can't wait a year? Read on to find out more....
What constitutes separate property in Texas?
Marriage is often about sharing, and when two Texas residents decide to wed, they may agree to share the property and assets that they acquire during their lives together. When married people acquire property, it is usually considered community property under Texas...