Divorces Occurring Later in Life – Also Known as “Grey Divorces”

Jun 1 2023 - Posted by , in Divorce

Special Considerations for Grey Divorces in Texas Regardless of your age, getting divorced requires an informed and forward-thinking approach. But, for spouses who are getting divorced later in life (commonly known as a “grey divorce”), there are some special considerations involved in the process. If you are contemplating a grey divorce, it will be important to make sure you consider all pertinent factors and make informed decisions with your long-term best interests in mind. Overlooking …

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Property Division in Divorce – Ten Important Facts to Know

May 11 2023 - Posted by , in Divorce

Property division is among the most important aspects of the divorce process. It is also among the most complicated. When dividing community property during a divorce, both spouses need to have a clear understanding of all pertinent legal, financial and tax considerations, and they need to ensure that they are making informed decisions with their long-term best interests in mind. What Divorcing Spouses in Texas Need to Know about Property Division If you are preparing …

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Collaborative Divorce – The Growing Trend in Divorces

Apr 28 2023 - Posted by , in Collaborative Law, Divorce

What is a collaborative divorce? In Texas, the collaborative divorce process is an option for spouses who are ready to bring their marriage to an end and who are willing to work together to make it happen. In a collaborative divorce, the spouses work together, through and with their respective attorneys, to find a way to come to mutually agreeable settlement terms. They also engage a neutral communications facilitator to assist in running meetings and …

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5 Things Spouses Should Know About Collaborative Divorce

Mar 2 2023 - Posted by , in Collaborative Law, Divorce

Collaborative divorce is an interest-based approach for spouses who are ready to end their marriage and embark on life’s next chapter. In a collaborative divorce, the spouses do not go to court but rather work together—and alongside subject-matter experts as necessary—to reach an amicable resolution. While pursuing a collaborative divorce can afford several benefits, it isn’t right for all couples. With that said, as you contemplate your divorce, it is important not to write off …

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Ready for a Divorce? Here is a Checklist You Can Follow to Get Started

Feb 27 2023 - Posted by , in Divorce

Divorcing a spouse is a process.  As you get ready to go through the process, the more you do to prepare, the smoother you can expect it to go. If you have decided that it is time to bring your marriage to an end, there are several steps you can take to get started. Here is a checklist that breaks down the initial divorce preparations into four key categories: Category 1: Collecting the Records You …

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Former NFL star’s Dallas home at center of high asset divorce

Aug 13 2018 - Posted by , in Child Support & Spousal Support, Divorce

The divorce legal issues of high-earning individuals are notoriously complex; for those who hold multiple properties they can be especially tough to navigate. Former NFL star and pro athlete Deion Sanders is still weaving his way through a high asset divorce with his ex-wife. At the conclusion of a high asset divorce settlement, as Sanders has discovered, there are severe consequences that come with not properly following a judge’s orders. As part of his divorce, Sanders had …

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Contemplating divorce? Post-reform taxes deserve consideration

Jul 5 2018 - Posted by , in Divorce

When making a major decision, it’s a bad idea to do it under pressure. That goes for making major purchases in your life, or ending relationships with significant others. You face decisions about your past and your future, and in some instances the future of children. Financial aspects of the dissolution may seem the driest of issues to wade through because of the accounting involved, but they are also among the most important because of …

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‘Internet of things’ may simplify life, but it can complicate divorce

May 24 2018 - Posted by , in Divorce

The internet of things: have you heard of it? Maybe you only know the acronym – IoT. According to proponents, this is the promise of personal empowerment through internet-linked technology. Specifically, IoT represents how, by using network-connected smart devices and our smartphones, we can: secure the front door without using a key; generate a grocery list based on what the refrigerator sees on its shelves; or even install a doorbell with a camera that monitors …

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Does gray divorce carry a gender bias?

May 4 2018 - Posted by , in General

That older couples are divorcing at a higher rate than in the past is clear. We’ve written about this on occasion over the past few years, most recently in February. Data collected by Pew Research Center shows divorce rates doubled for couples 50 and over. If you narrow the age-range to those couples 65 and over, divorce rates have tripled. Experts offer a range of rationales for why. One is that divorce doesn’t carry the …

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What are common co-parenting challenges?

Apr 6 2018 - Posted by , in Co-Parenting

What are common co-parenting challenges?

Parenting can be an enigmatic endeavor. Not long ago, a major national magazine framed the issue clearly. According to general research findings cited in the article, few parents regret having been parents and many single adults regret never having had children. At the same time, however, parenting doesn’t necessarily elicit joy. Many respondents said they don’t like the job. Further, research indicated mothers experience less happiness than fathers, and single parents are even more unhappy. Now, add …

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