Sugar Land Divorce Law Blog
What types of assets are divided in a divorce?
Property division can be one of the most contentious aspects of any divorce proceeding. People have a lot of misconceptions about the types of assets that are subject to division. It’s important to understand the basics of property division law to be better prepared...
You filed for divorce — now how do you tell your loved ones?
It is not easy telling someone that you are getting a divorce. You might share the same pool of friends and are close to both sides of the family. This sensitive topic might feel impossible to reveal, especially when you do not know how others will react. Coming up...
Factors courts consider when modifying child support
Parents must comply with the terms of a child support arrangement when they get divorced. Under this agreement, the parent without custody - the so-called nonconservator parent - must pay support to the conservator parent. But, over time, things can change, such as...
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...
