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Texas divorces can be challenging at the best of times, but things become exceptionally tricky when high-net-worth couples are involved. One of the main issues in such high-asset divorces is the discovery of hidden assets. Hidden assets are funds and properties that one spouse may try to conceal from the other spouse, their attorneys, or the court, in order to…
Getting a divorce in Texas can be a complex and stressful ordeal, and things become even more complex when it is a high-asset divorce. Division of assets is a common point of contention in a high-asset divorce, especially when it comes to inherited assets. Of course, you should always consult an Austin complex property litigation attorney or an Austin high-asset…
When a couple gets a divorce, they often think that once the divorce is final, their connection to each other will be done. In some ways that is true. The marriage is over. The division of assets and property is usually addressed within weeks or months following the divorce. Quit claim deeds are recorded, vehicle titles transferred, QDRO agreements for…
Every divorce has its own unique issues that must be addressed, however, for the most part, the process for each divorce is similar. However, when it comes to high asset divorces, the discovery, negotiations, and ultimate decree can be much more complex than a divorce that does not involve high net-worth assets. This is why it is important to have…
One of the most difficult decisions in a divorce for a couple who has children is how the parenting time of the children will be divided. Multiple studies have shown that children benefit from having both parents actively involved in their lives. This has led over the past few years to more and more family court judges leaning towards shared…
While many Americans have heard about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, less than 25 percent say they know a lot about them. If you are involved in a high-asset divorce and suspect your spouse may hiding assets, cryptocurrencies could be the perfect hiding place if you yourself are not familiar with these assets. With only a small amount of people actually…
In many Texas high asset divorces, one spouse is ordered to pay the other spouse spousal support, also referred to as alimony or spousal maintenance. The purpose of spousal support is to enable the receiving spouse to be able to maintain a similar standard of living to the one they had while married. This is especially important in marriages where…
It is rare for a high asset divorce not to involve complex financial issues that need to be addressed. If your marriage was one that involved high net worth assets and property, your divorce attorney may suggest hiring a forensic accountant to analyze all the financial documents submitted by both parties in order to help determine how those assets should…
Although not every state recognizes common-law marriages, the state of Texas does when the relationship has met certain criteria. Meeting the criteria of a common-law marriage, referred to as an informal marriage, is critical in the event the couple split up and seeks the same legal rights as a couple who signed a declaration of marriage. Couples can enter into…
When a person goes through a divorce, it is often a jarring experience. What they thought was once their future has now been dissolved and an uncertain future may lay ahead. Not only are there emotional uncertainties to deal with, but the financial changes can also feel overwhelming. There are immediate concerns, like the change in monthly income, that child…