On behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jun 30, 2017 | Divorce
Community property laws can have a significant impact on a divorce in Texas and other community property states. As opposed to states that follow equitable division of property rules which seek a fair division of property, community property states consider marital...
On behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jun 23, 2017 | Divorce
Alimony is common in many divorces and can be a significant concern for divorcing couples. As a result, it is helpful for divorcing couples to understand how alimony is determined and in what circumstances alimony may be awarded, if not agreed to by the divorcing...
On behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jun 20, 2017 | Blog
Did you know that most child custody cases can be worked out before going to court?This may sound impossible as you move forward with your divorce, especially if you are not getting along with the other person, but it’s good to know that you may be able to work...
On behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jun 16, 2017 | Property Division
Negotiating the financial and emotional challenges of a divorce can be significant. The tax implications of a divorce are important to consider when dividing assets which is especially true when dividing retirement assets. If retirement account assets are not properly...
On behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jun 9, 2017 | High Asset Divorce, High Asset Divorce
Dividing one household into two during the divorce process can be challenging and sometimes contentious. Divorcing couples may have important concerns related to property division, alimony, child support and child custody issues. High asset divorces can be especially...
On behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jun 3, 2017 | Family Law
Grandparents’ rights can be an issue of increasing concern as the composition of families change and families begin to look different. Greater numbers of grandparents may be raising children for a variety of reasons. Grandparents seeking custody of their...
On behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jun 1, 2017 | Blog
While divorce is hard for the couple, it is often more difficult on the children. This is especially true if you have a special needs child that relies on a strong foundation. For example, a divorce can have very negative effects on a child with autism who requires a...