Divorce

If you and your spouse are calling it quits after decades of marriage, you are not alone. Divorce after the age of 50 has become commonplace in our society.  However, older people face some unique challenges in terms of financial security. Here are four tips to help...

When it comes to your upcoming divorce, you want to avoid any problems that could make it hard for you to make a life for yourself after your divorce is over. For instance, if you neglect your credit score, you might have problems taking out loans for things like a...

Many divorcing couples preparing for the property division process may wonder what they should do with their family home and what options they have. There are several different options for handling a home during the divorce process and as part of prioritizing their...

When a divorce involves a physician who owns a medical practice, determining the value of the clinic will be critical. The law requires divorcing parties in Houston and throughout Texas to split marital assets equitably in divorce. The other spouse may deserve a share...

When going through a divorce, stress can often cloud good decision-making.  The frustration of fighting over child custody may cause your spouse to try to make legal custody harder for you by purposefully misleading you. Both men and women can instigate this behavior,...

A divorce never is a pleasant experience and can cause a great deal of stress while ending a legally recognized relationship. Equitable distribution of all assets is the only way to ensure both parties can maintain their respective standards of living while moving...

The beginning of any divorce, in terms of procedure, is simple. One spouse starts by filing papers with the court. This is a strategic move, though, and you are right to give it some consideration.  Whoever starts, an important part of the filing process is notifying...

Though things like your home, retirement funds and bank accounts may be on top of your mind when you think about divorce and property division, you also need to figure out what to do about your debt. Most married couples in the Houston area carry some debt. Whether it...

If you are getting divorced, it is important that you have someone who can provide insight into the financial consequences of ending a marriage. For instance, this person may be able to help you create a new budget that takes into account alimony or child support...