High Asset Divorce

Every Texas family has its ups and downs. When you decided to file for divorce, however, you might have worried about how your children would take the news. Depending on each child’s age and level of maturity, you no doubt prepared yourself for a vast array of...

Finances are always a top priority for Texas married couples who decide to go their separate ways. Especially in a high net worth divorce, and particularly for those who have children, numerous issues must be resolved in order to achieve a fair settlement. In this...

In a divorce scenario, the division of assets must always get scrutiny. When separating, longtime couples with significant assets should know about the obvious ones, including the house, any investment real estate or second homes and, of course, retirement accounts....

A Texas spouse who has a background in accounting may be confident that he or she knows what to do to achieve a fair settlement during property division proceedings in a family court. For the average person who does not have a specific background in finances, however,...

Most Texas married couples experience problems in their relationships on occasion. Some couples have more disagreements than others; in fact, some might say that they feel like all they do is fight with their partners.  If you would categorize your relationship in a...

A family court judge added a signature to a decree on a recent Monday. The decree signified the finalization of the Bill Gates versus Melinda Gates divorce. The former couple had been married approximately 27 years when, in the spring of this year, Melinda Gates filed...

Now that you have decided to get divorced, it is time for you to think about how things will change. One of the most important characteristics of a divorce is property division. The court will divide everything you acquired during your marriage between you and your...

Texas music fans may recall when Kelly Clarkson made a name for herself as the first season champion of the musical talent show, “American Idol,” in 2002. Her success has been steadfast as a singer, songwriter and, most recently, as a talk show host. In her personal...

Perhaps you grew tired of always fighting with your spouse about money. You may be one of many Texas residents who have recently filed for divorce. If so, it pays to seek clarification of state property division laws before heading to court to avoid further financial...

In Texas and throughout the country, family court judges often make decisions regarding finances and property when a married couple files a petition to end their relationship. In divorce, marital property issues are separate from alimony, which is also known as...