In Texas, an inheritance is considered separate property and not subject to division during divorce. Sounds simple, right? However, if you’re concerned about how to protect your inheritance from your spouse, it’s best not to assume anything is simple. In fact, you should take steps to ensure your separate property (i.e., inheritance) is recognized as...Read More
Wondering what your options are when it comes to contested vs uncontested divorce? While most people would prefer to have an uncontested divorce, where the two parties agree about all terms pertaining to the divorce, property division and child custody, even the most amicable of divorces can end up contested. So, who typically qualifies for...Read More
If you’re like many people headed for divorce, you may be wondering how to avoid paying spousal support or how to avoid alimony once your divorce is finalized. Depending on your situation, there may be steps you can take to completely avoid or minimize the financial support you pay to your ex but it’s important...Read More
Divorce Deposition Tips and How to Prepare If you’re going through a divorce, your spouse’s attorney may ask to depose you (or your attorney may ask to depose your spouse) prior to going to trial. A deposition for divorce can be stressful but it doesn’t have to be, especially if you prepare beforehand. What are...Read More
The 2013 divorce of NFL broadcaster and former Dallas Cowboy Deion Sanders from Deion Sanders wife Pilar Sanders may be old news, but the differences between the two continue to rage on. In fact, the two were back in court in November 2021, where a Texas appeals court overturned a $3 million judgement Deion had...Read More
Most people who watched the news coverage or live court proceedings of the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation trial would probably agree on one thing: the couple—who finalized their divorce in January 2017—appeared to have a very dysfunctional relationship. Where people disagree is as to whether Heard was a victim of domestic violence at...Read More
When we ask clients what prompted them to consider divorce, lack of communication in marriage frequently comes up. What causes lack of communication in marriage, how concerned should you be about your marriage communication problems, and what steps can you take to address communication issues in your marriage or during divorce? Let’s discuss! Research does...Read More
It may be hard to believe but Facebook has been around and open to the general public since 2006—over 15 years! Twitter launched that same year, and since then we see new social network sites (SNS) popping up every day. Shortly after social media became a “thing,” complaints linking social media and marriage problems began...Read More
If you’re considering divorce, or your spouse has already filed divorce papers, it’s important to understand the potential risks that coincide with ending a marriage and how to protect yourself during a divorce. Knowing your rights and proper steps to take leading up to and during divorce may help minimize the emotional and financial toll...Read More
Asking for a divorce is never easy, even when you’re certain it’s the best option for you. Timing and the manner in which you present your decision are both critical when divorce is imminent. It’s also essential to speak with a divorce attorney and plan ahead before asking for a divorce. He or she can...Read More
