Divorce

Forming a prenuptial agreement with your soon-to-be-spouse can be a great decision for your marriage. Many people dismiss prenuptial agreements as indicators of distrust or low hopes for the marriage. However, creating a prenuptial agreement is actually a smart, financially savvy move. A prenup can… Read On

Finding out that your spouse is cheating can be devastating. Many spouses divorce a cheating husband immediately. For others, cheating may be the last straw or one of many straws in a stack of marital problems. If you are divorcing a cheating husband, you are… Read On

If you want to get a divorce but cannot locate your spouse, you may be able to get a divorce by publication in Texas. Texas allows divorce by publication if a judge has certified that you have tried diligently to find and contact your spouse… Read On

Going through a divorce can be challenging and emotional. Rarely do both spouses in a divorce get exactly what they want, as divorce usually requires the parties to compromise to reach a settlement. Even so, you may end up with a genuinely unfair divorce settlement…. Read On

Aside from being emotional and overwhelming, a divorce can be expensive. A common issue between spouses in the process of divorce is attorney fees and who pays what. So who pays lawyer fees in a divorce? Texas Is a Community Property State Property acquired during… Read On

If your spouse filed for divorce, you might find yourself unsure of what to do next. Whether or not your divorce took you by surprise, this can be a very confusing time. Here is what to expect. Timeline After your husband or wife files for… Read On

Divorce fraud typically arises during a divorce when a court is determining the distribution of the community estate. In Texas, the community estate includes all marital assets. Usually, the marital assets are split equally between the former spouses during a divorce. However, the community estate… Read On

If your spouse won’t sign your divorce papers in Texas, your divorce can still be finalized. You should talk to a divorce attorney who can help you get through this difficult situation. Here are some reasons why your spouse may not want to sign and… Read On

In a divorce, figuring out how to divide your finances can be challenging. This division is even more complex when one or both of you have debt. Unresolved debt can create a substantial burden on your finances, so it’s important to understand which debts you… Read On

One of the most common questions in Texas divorce cases is, “How do I get my name off the mortgage when the other party gets real estate in the final decree?” The answer comes down to executing a quitclaim deed in divorce proceedings, but there… Read On