People from all over the world and from every economic strata use Facebook to keep in touch with friends and family in a way that would not have been possible or imagined before the internet was created. Most of the time, this is a good thing. When it comes to a...
Month: November 2016
Terminating parental rights – the first step in stepparent adoption
Getting married is an exciting time for everyone. When you decide to make your new spouse's child part of your family by becoming a step parent, it is even more rewarding.There are a series of legal steps to go through to accomplish a stepparent adoption. The first...
Protecting retirement funds in a high asset divorce with a QDRO
Texas is a community property state. This means that a married couple jointly owns all of the assets acquired or accrued during the marriage. In a high asset divorce, one of those assets is often a retirement account. Protecting those funds is often a priority.Even if...
Why a business valuation is crucial in a divorce
Many Texas residents who are married also own their own companies. They pour their blood, sweat and tears into making the business a success and everyone in the family benefits from it as long as the marriage is good. If a divorce occurs, the fate of the business is...
Answers to property division questions in a high asset divorce
Like many Texas residents whose marriages end, you might be concerned with how you will make ends meet on your own. This makes property division one of the most potentially contentious aspects of any high asset divorce. Having a basic understanding of what the law...