Sugar Land Divorce Law Blog
Protecting your rights in an amicable divorce
Whether because they believe that they can come to an agreement on their own or because they want to minimize the cost and conflict of the divorce process, many couples want to keep their divorce out of court. However, even in an amicable divorce, you may want to get...
Does it matter who is first to file for divorce
If you and your spouse have made the decision to end your marriage, are you wondering which of you should lead off in filing for divorce? Many couples ask this question, and there are both advantages and disadvantages to being the first to file. Getting organized As...
How you can uncover hidden assets in a divorce
In a divorce, dividing property and assets is one of the most important decisions that you and your spouse will face. In ideal situations, a couple can agree on a fair and equitable property division settlement. Unfortunately, this does not happen in every divorce. In...
How to locate an offshore account
We've talked quite a bit in recent posts about what to do if one spouse is suspected of hiding assets. One place that money can be put away is in an offshore account. An offshore account is not necessarily illegal. In fact, some business owners use these accounts to...
How to protect a business during a divorce
No two people go into a marriage, believing that their loving relationship will end in divorce. But many happily married couples with significant resources here in Texas put protections in place in case of divorce. These high-asset marriages can avoid a potentially...
Will you have to divide your retirement plan in a divorce?
Texas law gives courts the right to divide retirement benefits between divorcing spouses. Because the state requires fair property division, most assets acquired during the marriage, including retirement investments, constitute community property. Review the factors...
Hidden assets can complicate any divorce
Because Texas is a community property state, you must identify which of your assets are separate property and which are community property. While you can likely keep everything you exclusively own, you must split community property with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. That...
What are fathers’ rights in a Texas custody case?
Your marriage may be ending, but your children remain your highest priority as a father. How can you ensure that you maintain that relationship as they become adults? Before filing for divorce, make sure you understand your rights as a father in a Texas custody case....
Navigating divorce when your child has special needs
Figuring out how to live life on your own after a divorce takes time, and there are typically many steps involved in the process. If you are divorcing and are also the parent of a special needs child, you may find that you have to work through additional...
Factors that influence a court’s decision on child custody
Child custody is a hot button issue. As a parent, you want to stay in your children’s lives and be able to parent them even after a divorce. While there is an attitude that courts prefer to give custody to mothers, Texas courts do not consider gender when determining...
