In millions of households across the United States and Texas, humans consider pets part of the family. However, it is important to realize that in Texas law, the courts will treat a pet as property, rather than the way the courts would approach child custody. The...
How does separate property work in a community property state?
If you and your spouse are planning to divorce in Texas, you may have questions about property division and who gets what. Texas is a community property state, one of only a handful in the country. In a community property state, the property that spouses share gets...
Who keeps the retirement benefits in a divorce?
TexasLawHelp.org explains that, as a divorcing Texan, you may rightly consider your retirement benefits to be one of your most valuable assets. Concern about losing access to hard-earned retirement security is certainly warranted, particularly if you are facing gray...
4 mistakes to avoid as you approach property settlement
If you and your spouse are facing divorce, you probably anticipate the property division phase with a certain amount of anxiety. This is new territory, but you can enter it with more confidence than fear. You can navigate property division more easily if you avoid...
When to keep or give up the family home
One of the greatest financial achievements a couple may make together is purchasing a home. If this was just a starter home, neither party may feel inclined to keep it. If it was the dream home, then one or both parties may have a tough time giving it up. When there...
Is your spouse hiding assets?
When Texan couples decide to split, there are sure to be difficulties ahead. People may expect contention on matters of child support or custody. They may even anticipate issues with asset division. But most people do not expect their spouse to hide assets....
How can I manage my mortgage in a divorce?
Texas is one of a handful of states in the country that is referred to as a community property state. That means when a married couple gets a divorce, their asset pool is to be split evenly. One exception to this principle would be if the couple had a prenuptial...
How is property division handled in Texas?
When couples in Texas decide that it's time to get a divorce, you will first need to jump through a number of legal hoops. Among them is property division, an important step in any divorce that is handled differently depending on where you live. FindLaw takes a look...
