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Most Texas courts require parties to mediate a contested family law matter prior to trial. Other times, the parties may attempt to resolve a case before it comes to that point. Mediation is not always successful, but it is almost always worth a try, particularly in a high-asset divorce. If mediation is an option, the first step is to choose…
When a marriage ends, dividing unique, high-value assets can present difficult legal and emotional challenges. Artwork often carries sentimental and financial significance, and its value can fluctuate based on many factors, including the market, artistic reputation, and condition. In Texas, the process of determining ownership and dividing that artwork in a complex divorce requires an understanding of community property laws…
When you know that a divorce is going to be especially painful or complicated, you may dread the prospect of starting the legal proceedings. You might have real concerns about who your child will stay with, how your property will be divided, or whether your spouse will honor the judge’s order. When the horizon looks stormy, a Texas family law…
Coming to the decision to pursue a divorce from your spouse is stressful, and you are no doubt wondering about the first steps to take in this process. Divorces in Texas can be complex, and while you are not legally required to have an attorney during your divorce, having a legal professional to advocate for you and your rights is…
Divorce is a challenging process, and the stakes are higher when high-value assets, children, and conflict are involved. Divorces that involve substantial assets or conflicts are considered complex divorces, and settling a complex divorce is often more difficult and lengthier overall. An experienced attorney will work to help you settle a complex divorce favorably and make this process less stressful. What Is a Complex…
Divorce is difficult enough, but when couples do not see eye to eye, it becomes a contested divorce. Sometimes a history of abuse can make it difficult to have a straightforward divorce. Perhaps the couple does not agree on all the important aspects of the divorce, such as who gets custody of the children or how property should be divided.…
Even under the best of circumstances, with both spouses agreeing that the marriage is over, as well as agreeing on custody and financial issues, divorce can still be difficult. When a person is divorcing a narcissist, those difficulties are more complex and often end up turning into a high-conflict divorce. High-conflict divorces are notoriously more expensive, long, and drawn-out as…
One of the most overlooked financial areas for people who are in the process of getting divorced is estate planning. Most people become so focused on child custody, child support, spousal support, and division of assets, that drawing up a new estate plan gets lost way down on the bottom of their to-do list. But failing to update or create…
When a person is going through a divorce, there are myriad emotions they can find themselves dealing with. A person may feel a sense of relief and freedom that they are finally free of a negative and toxic relationship one day and the next feel sad and lonely that they no longer have a partner to deal with life with,…
Going through the divorce process can be confusing, even overwhelming at times. Although every divorce case has its unique factors, there are some basic rules/laws that apply to anyone who is filing for a divorce in Texas. Whether you and your spouse will be engaging in a friendly and simple divorce or you are facing complex, high-net-worth litigation, the following…