Sugar Land Divorce Law Blog
Will you have to split your 401(k) or pension during a divorce?
If you are going through a divorce, you probably already know you must divide the marital estate. This likely includes your home, cars, savings and other assets. You may not realize, though, your 401(k) and pension may also be on the table during your settlement...
The issues you must address in gray divorce
Gradually, you and your spouse drifted apart. Even though you have been together for decades, the frustration, uncertainty and distance have grown to the point that you no longer want to be together. This is new territory: “gray divorce” – one involving couples who...
How is community property divided in Texas?
In Texas, when you marry your partner, all of the earnings and property you come into possession of during your marriage becomes community property. Texas, along with eight other states, follow property laws in this manner. If you are a Texas resident who is currently...
Should your airline miles be part of your divorce settlement?
To secure your business, many airlines offer rewards programs. These programs allow you to accumulate points for every trip you take. You may also accrue points by using your credit card or staying at certain hotels. If you or your spouse travels for work, your miles...
What types of assets are divided in a divorce?
If you have an impending divorce, you are probably worried about many things, not least of which being asset distribution. This phase of the divorce is especially difficult for those with extensive and diverse assets. How can you know which parts of your property the...
3 times not to tell your teenagers about your divorce
The end of a marriage can be hard on kids, with some developing anger, sadness or even depression during and after the divorce. To help your children cope, you want to provide as much stability and emotional support as possible. You also must pick the right time to...
4 common sticking points in Texas divorces
There really is no such thing as a standard divorce. That is, the issues one divorcing couple resolves easily may lead to a months-long argument with another couple. Still, if there are sticking points in a divorce, they are likely to involve one of the following four...
How can divorce affect your business?
If you own a Texas business and your marriage ends, you need to take steps to protect your enterprise. Because Texas is an equitable division state, assets and debts acquired by either spouse during the marriage constitute community property that you must divide...
3 ways to protect yourself in an amicable divorce
Despite what television and film may show, divorces do not have to be an all-out battle. That is, it is possible to end your marriage without fighting with your spouse in open court. Not only do amicable divorces tend to be less stressful, but they are also often more...
What parental rights do Texas fathers have?
Fathers across Texas have meaningful and supportive relationships with their children. However, if they end their relationship with their child’s mother, they may wonder what will happen to that cherished relationship. What should fathers know about their parental...
