You have been planning for retirement for a long time, but only a small portion of your retirement plan includes your own savings. For the most part, you and your spouse are planning on living off of the pension that they'll get when they retire. They're very close to...
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Divorce Questions
My ex-husband is a successful business man. We divorced three years ago and he moved to New York immediately. Four months ago, he stopped making alimony payments. What can I do here in Houston to help this?
You definitely need to seek legal counsel from a trusted Houston divorce law firm. Texas courts most often limit alimony payment to three years. It would be a good starting point to review your divorce decree to see what time limits there may be on alimony payments...
– I’m contemplating divorce from my wife, and I have sizable retirement accounts and investments. How can I protect these from her during the divorce proceedings here in Texas?
Texas is a community property state. Community property is defined as property that either spouse acquired during marriage. According to state law, all property is presumed to be community property unless and until the party claiming otherwise can prove by a...
I divorced my husband two year ago, and we have shared custody of our two kids. I want to move to Tennessee. Can I take the kids with me?
The short answer is “No.” If you and your husband share joint custody of the children, you cannot just pick up your kids and leave, even if you are the custodial parent. If your ex-husband does not want you to leave the state, it is advised that you seek legal...
My husband cheated on me, and I’ve filed for divorce in Houston. But, he won’t grant the divorce. What can I do?
Note: Before beginning, if your husband has filed an answer or a general denial, or has come to any court proceeding in your case and will not agree to sign the Final Decree, your case is contested. It is very difficult to represent yourself in a contested case. If...
What is forensic accounting and how can it impact high net worth divorces in Texas?
Merriam Webster defines the term “forensic” as “relating to or dealing with the application of scientific knowledge to legal problems”. A Forensic Accountant is often retained to analyze, interpret, summarize and present complex financial and business related issues....
Determining Community property and Shared property
When assessing the split of property during a divorce, it is important to understand the difference between “community” and “separate” property. Community Property/Assets From the beginning of marriage, all money earned is owed by both parties till the separation...
Cohabitation in Texas
While the Texas legislature has not enacted any provision in the family code for a cohabitation agreement, the feeling in the legal community is that agreements are valid and can be upheld to the court. In general, courts like parties to make clear agreements and...
My 10-year old son tells me every time he comes to visit that he wants to live with me, not his mom. I’m not his primary caretaker, but think I should be especially since he tells me he wants to live with me. What can I do to get primary custody here in Texas?
Texas family courts have recognized several situations that would qualify as a material and substantial change in the circumstances of a child or parent affected by a custody or visitation order. Examples include a parent’s remarriage, a medical condition that...
A Prenup in Texas
Weddings are supposed to celebrate the love of two happy people. However in legal terms, marriage in Texas (and every other state) is a contract that involves financial rights and obligations. A prenuptial agreement in Texas helps a couple define their rights and...