On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jan 24, 2019 | Child Custody
No two families are alike. Some parents have been married for years, while other families are built with unmarried parents. For some families, parents may be separated with the children sharing time with each parent. And, in some cases, only one parent is raising the...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jan 17, 2019 | High Asset Divorce
A high asset divorce can require more time, care and consideration than many other divorce cases, as there can be a large amount of property to sort through and protect. Our readers may have heard the news that the richest man in the world, Jeff Bezos, will be going...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jan 16, 2019 | High Asset Divorce
“Half of all marriages end in divorce.” It’s a statistic that seems to be burned into our brains. While many of us are aware that divorce rates have increased significantly in recent decades, there is a general misconception that this surge is due to...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jan 15, 2019 | High Asset Divorce
Ever since you got married two decades ago, your husband has always managed the finances. He has an aptitude for numbers, so it seemed only natural that he keep track of the bills, taxes and your shared financial portfolio.But when your marriage came crashing to the...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jan 11, 2019 | Prenuptial Agreements
When you meet the love of your life, everything seems rosy. You and your partner agree on just about everything: you’ve decided how many kids you want to have, and whether you want to live in the city or in the suburbs. Planning your life together seems...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jan 10, 2019 | High Asset Divorce
A divorce that occurs later in life is oftentimes referred to as a “gray divorce.” Whether the couple married in their 20’s or 50’s, when an older couple dissolves their marriage, there are certain issues that are different, which younger...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jan 9, 2019 | Divorce
You’ve made Sugar Land your home for the last 20 years. You got married here, you started a family here and you work here. The city has treated you well, and you couldn’t ask for more.But then one day, a new opportunity comes knocking on your door. Your...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jan 9, 2019 | Prenuptial Agreements, Property Division
It may feel like your loyal, furry friend is a member of the family. However, under Texas law, your pet is considered property. This means that, in the event of divorce, your dog or cat can be treated just like furniture and any other possessions-and be assigned to...
On Behalf of Law Office of Michael D. Tracton, P.C. | Jan 3, 2019 | Divorce
As we transition to a new year, we think of all the ups and downs from the past year. For married couples, they begin to consider what can be done to better their relationship. In some cases, this means considering whether it is best to work through a rough patch in a...
