Student loan debt is a unique type of debt and, as such, necessitates special treatment in divorce. This is particularly true in situations in which the borrowers obtained the loans during the marriage. Many individuals wrongly assume that the person whose name is on...
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Challenges associated with dividing cryptocurrency in a divorce
Estimates suggest that millions of Americans across Texas and the rest of the United States currently own cryptocurrency or digital currency. Because digital currency may hold considerable value, it is increasingly becoming a point of contention in modern divorce...
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...
Issues surrounding same-sex marriage and remarriage
Six years have passed since the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed marriage equality throughout the country, yet some confusion still persists. In theory, you and your same-sex partner have the same rights as different-sex couples do to marry, divorce and remarry....
What financial struggles do grey divorcees face?
Going through a divorce is difficult at any age, no matter where you are in life. But statistically speaking, grey divorcees may have more struggles than their younger counterparts in several different respects. One of the major ways is in the financial hurdles that...
Can you use divorce to your financial advantage?
You hear stories all the time about the detrimental financial impact of divorce. However, even though you may face some challenges as you adjust to financial independence again, your decision to divorce may actually give you a new lease on life. Knowing some of the...
Job dissatisfaction and divorce issues
There are many different ways in which your job can impact your divorce. Sometimes, job dissatisfaction leads to the breakdown of a marriage and is a primary reason behind a couple's decision to split up. On the other hand, some people have difficulty in the workplace...
Don’t let hidden assets cheat you during property division
It’s okay to feel emotional about your divorce. After all, you’re facing the separation of two lives that have been intertwined for years, maybe even decades. While what was your once normal life is headed for a big chance, you shouldn’t let your emotions cloud your...
Do you need a certain reason to ask for a divorce?
There are many understandable reasons why someone may choose to seek divorce. If you are considering ending your marriage, you probably put a great deal of thought into your decision. However, personal reasons are not always the same as legally valid reasons. You can...
Petition is first step in divorce process
Navigating the marital dissolution process in San Antonio can understandably be overwhelming. This is particularly the case for those who have never been through the divorce process before. However, an attorney can help with navigating this process, beginning...