Popular media often feeds audiences' innate love of drama with relationships fraught with tension and fighting. As a result of television and movie portrayals of divorce, many individuals are under the misconception that it has to be a long, drawn-out battle in court....
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Can my ex get part of my insurance claim money in TX?
After going wrapping up the divorce and property division process years ago, you might assume you had settled all matters with your ex. However, after filing an insurance claim, you may find out that half of all of the proceeds may go to your former spouse. Is this...
What is a gray divorce and how may it affect my property?
Forbes magazine notes that a “gray” divorce tends to occur after a couple’s children have grown and moved out of their home. Between the ages of 50 and 55, individuals living in new “empty nests” may have more free time to consider life without their spouses. If you...
What should you do with your business for divorce?
You and your soon-to-be-former spouse not only built a marriage, but you also built a business. For your divorce, you must decide how to navigate your company together. American Bar Association breaks down a few strategies for married couples with ownership interests...
Can you cash out your portion of a 401(k) in your divorce?
While your upcoming divorce proceedings in Texas likely signal the welcomed end to your marital tensions, they may also bring with them a good deal of uncertainty. This is especially true if you were not the primary income earner in your marital home. You may find...
Should I try to keep an expensive marital home?
You and your spouse may have lived in a costly home during your marriage. Now that your marriage is ending, you probably want to stay in your home, which your spouse may be fine with. Still, there are some reasons why selling off the home and buying a less expensive...