When spouses divorce, they often focus on dividing the property they have: bank accounts, personal property and homes. However, millions of people have some amount of debt in the United States. Therefore, the chances are high that you will need to divide your debt, as...
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Pet parents: Keep custody conversations cooperative
If you have a pet, you know that the relationship between pet and owner is unique, and the thought of losing that relationship can be devastating. As such, determining what to do with a family pet during a divorce can be particularly upsetting. However, taking a...
Important people who can help you through a difficult divorce
At the root of every family legal matter is a family who is experiencing a change. For those going through a divorce, this can be a difficult and painful change. Having the right people around you can make the difference between getting through a divorce and getting...
Tips for finding clarity during divorce
During a divorce, a lot is happening. People can be moving, helping their children understand what is happening, meeting with lawyers and taking a financial accounting of their lives. These things are all in addition to the everyday challenges and duties people...
Are there any advantages to filing for divorce first in Texas?
When it comes to divorce, it can be tempting to think of everything in terms of winning or losing. Even the process of filing for divorce turns into a competition. However, it is crucial to consider what - if anything - you stand to gain by focusing on winning. For...
Don’t forget about these assets when dividing property
The thought of dividing your marital property in a divorce can quickly become overwhelming, especially if you have significant or complicated assets. Even before the division process can happen, you must first determine what you have to divide. Certain types of assets...
What is a QDRO?
Having a robust retirement plan or pension can provide critical security for the future. However, if you get divorced, the split can leave you feeling incredibly vulnerable concerning your post-divorce and retirement financial status. If you have a retirement account...
Trusts and other ways an ex might try to hide assets in a divorce
When two people are at the point of divorcing, they are often already on rocky ground. They typically distrust each other, and neither party may be interested in helping the other person get a fair settlement. In fact, some parties take this even further by actively...
Going through a divorce? 3 places you may want to avoid
Divorce can be quite disorienting. You may not realize how you got to this point in your marriage, and you may not be sure where you are going in the future. And you might not even know where you stand right now. Considering how confusing this time can be, it is not...
Decisions affluent couples may need to make during divorce
When divorcing spouses have substantial assets or are in the public eye, the stakes of a divorce can be exceptionally high. There can be money, reputations and privacy on the line, meaning these parties may have some unique decisions to make. Below are three such...