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Appraisals can help with hard to value assets during divorce
High-asset couples often struggle to untangle their financial lives when they dissolve their marriages. While some assets are pretty easy to put a value on, such as bank and retirement accounts, others are more challenging to price because their values are somewhat...
A prenup and $1 billion are the focus of Dr. Dre’s divorce
When a person in Texas or elsewhere executes a legal document, he or she must be of sound mind. Before signing, a person should also make sure he or she clearly understands what is written in the document, and that, by signing, he or she is agreeing to the terms...
When property division means dividing a family home
Property and asset division can be difficult enough but it can be especially challenging when the divorcing couple are dividing the family home. Deciding what to do when the division of a home is involved can create emotional disagreements which is why it is helpful...
Working through the property division process of divorce
To understand what your financial life will be like post-divorce, one must look at what finances looked like during marriage. A couple’s marriage story is not just about the moments experienced; it includes the money earned and property obtained as well. Thus, a...
Importance of good communication between parents after divorce
Divorces do not generally occur in Texas when a couple is getting along fine. They occur when couples are mad at each other, hurt or no longer in love with their spouse. This makes them very emotional circumstances and it can be difficult to work together in any way...
Former Governor Sarah Palin finalizes divorce
In Texas and throughout the country, many married couples are ending their relationships after 30 years or more. In fact, the rate of divorce among people ages 50 and above has more than doubled in the past 20 years. A divorce later in life can be a bit more complex...
Mediation may not be right for your divorce
Not all marriages last. With the divorce rate still remaining around 50%, couples in Texas are fully aware of the possibility of divorce even before they say I do. Still, when you are your spouse have decided to call it quits, this can feel like a shock. From the...
The importance of child custody modifications
Modifying a child custody agreement or child support order following a divorce may be possible in certain circumstances. It is helpful for parents seeking to modify their child custody arrangement to be familiar with when and how it may be modified through the family...
Divorce tips for Texas parents who want low stress
Life is full of change. Texas parents can relate to some changes being far more challenging and stressful than others, such as divorce. While ending a marriage means each family member must adapt to a new lifestyle, parents who wish to focus on keeping stress to a...
How children voice their preferences in a child custody matter
Raising children in Texas requires parents to make many decisions for their children. It requires meeting their needs and ensuring they have good opportunities. It also requires setting rules and making sure their children follow them. These types of decisions are...
