In a Texas divorce, you must divide more than just physical items like homes and vehicles. Intellectual property—such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and business ideas—often holds significant value. When you understand how these assets work in property division,...
Property Division
How does Texas define community property?
Dividing assets during divorce can be stressful, especially when you don't understand Texas' community property laws. Texas follows specific rules that determine what belongs to each spouse and what both must share. Knowing these laws helps you prepare for property...
Don’t overlook these assets in Texas property division
When it comes to property division in a Texas divorce, it's easy to focus on the major assets like the family home, vehicles, and bank accounts. Yet, several overlooked assets can significantly impact the division process. Here are some assets you don't want to forget...
What happens to a college savings plan during a divorce?
Divorce is tough, and it affects many parts of your life, including your finances. During this time, you may also wonder what is going to happen to your child's college savings plan. It is important to understand the ins and outs of a college savings plan as you are...
The importance of discovery in divorce property division
Discovery is a phase in divorce where both spouses are required to disclose information and provide documents on their assets, debts, income and expenses. While this phase appears procedural in nature, discovery plays a significant role in the divorce property...
What to consider when refinancing the mortgage after the divorce
Property division during a divorce can be straightforward but also complex. Some issues can be challenging to settle, especially when involving significant assets, such as the family home. The house obtained during the marriage often has an associated mortgage....
How courts divide retirement accounts in a Texas divorce
Retirement accounts, such as 401(k)s, IRAs and pensions, often form part of the assets subject to property division in a divorce. However, these assets are difficult to divide because of their complex nature and possible implications. Accordingly, having a basic idea...
Understanding property division in Texas divorce
Dividing property accumulated during a marriage can be one of the most challenging aspects of divorce. In Texas, property division follows specific guidelines aimed at ensuring a fair split between the spouses. Understanding these laws when facing a divorce can help...
How to determine the value of your business in a Texas divorce
Property division becomes more challenging when you and your spouse own a business or business shares. The most logical thing to do would be to buy out your spouse so you can maintain ownership. But first, you must know how much you will pay your ex to keep the...
How does goodwill affect business division in a divorce?
There are many factors to consider when dividing business assets in a divorce, one of which is goodwill. Despite being an intangible asset, goodwill is part of the valuation process when determining the fair distribution of marital property. If you have a business to...