The reality of age creep in divorce

Feb 27 2018 - Posted by , in Divorce

For the late, great David Bowie, Golden Years seemed to reflect budding youth. At least that’s the sense of the lyrics he wrote for his hit song by that title. A more traditional interpretation of golden years is that period of retirement – a time to slow down and enjoy life. Happily married couples likely look forward to these years, anticipating doing the things they always talked about, but never did because work, children – …

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The Fears Before, During, & Following Your Divorce

Feb 23 2018 - Posted by , in Assets, Divorce, Parenting & Custody Agreements

Often divorce is not just cut and dry. Between dividing up assets & debts and raising children between two households, we are still humans with human emotions. It is normal to fear divorce along with the uncertainty of your future. These fears are normal. Where will you live? How will you pay your bills? How will you tell the kids and your friends and family? Will you be alone forever? Are you making the right …

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SCOTUS looks at insurance benefits in divorce

Dec 11 2017 - Posted by , in Divorce

Divorce is the legal process by which a marriage contract is dissolved. Anyone who has been through the process knows that it can tend to get complicated. The older a divorcing couple happens to be, the more intertwined their assets are. That can require finding solutions for dividing property that require zigging and zagging through assets to achieve an equitable balance. If some individual asset happens to fall through a crack, it can trigger disputes later that …

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3 steps to valuing your business during divorce

Aug 31 2017 - Posted by , in Business Assets, Divorce, Property Division

If you own a family business and know divorce is in the near future, you might be wondering what is going to happen to the company. The personal challenges for your emotions and finances are already enough to cause inner turmoil, so what should you do about the business? The most important step to take is getting a business valuation. An accurate picture of the family business and its assets will make the property division process go …

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How divorce can affect a man’s health

Jan 9 2017 - Posted by , in Divorce

Anybody who has gone through a divorce or separation can attest to the fact that it is a stressful situation, to say the least. It can be emotionally trying, physically draining and mentally exhausting to endure these conditions. According to the Huffington Post, research has revealed, however, that men may bear the brunt of it when it comes to a divorce’s impact on health. Here are a few of the ways it can have an effect on …

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Preparing your finances before divorce

Dec 12 2016 - Posted by , in Divorce, Divorce Mediation

Many people anticipating a divorce go through a combination of relational and financial complications. Fortunately, by taking calculated steps to organizing finances, monetary concerns can be alleviated. Divorces can be expensive, especially with assets and children involved. Learn how to begin getting your finances figured out before the divorce proceeds. Organize your records Keeping detailed financial records will help you prioritize your expenses and prepare for the divorce. Writing down your expenses is a good start. …

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Five reasons you may want a prenuptial agreement

May 7 2015 - Posted by , in Prenuptial Agreement, Property Division

Newly engaged couples in Houston are usually giddy with excitement over their upcoming marriage. Along with planning the ceremony, reception, what everyone’s going to wear, and where the honeymoon will be, couples should also sit down and focus on financial matters. Financial discord is one of the top reasons couples get divorced, so sorting out important matters before marriage can help. A prenuptial agreement is one way that couples can settle important financial details and ensure a …

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Divorced parents can navigate holiday spending cooperatively

Dec 17 2014 - Posted by , in Divorce

One of the most common sources of conflict around the holidays is spending – either one parent accuses the other of overspending, or one claims the other isn’t spending enough on the children. Parents are often coping with their own financial challenges as well during this often stressful time. Fortunately, there are ways divorced parents can work together during the holidays to let their children enjoy the season without excessive stress, discord or guilt. One …

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High asset divorce: Community property and equitable division

Nov 28 2014 - Posted by , in Divorce

Both local and national news headlines have recently highlighted the story of billionaire Harold Hamm, the chief executive of Continental Resources who recently went through a much-publicized divorce trial. Like many of Houston’s financially well-off residents, Hamm made his fortune in the energy sector. At issue in the divorce was whether Hamm’s ex-wife played a crucial role in helping him build that fortune and, if so, to how much of it she was entitled after …

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What legal issues can be covered during divorce mediation?

Sep 25 2014 - Posted by , in Child Support & Spousal Support, Custody, Divorce

For any Houston-area family to successfully reshape itself after divorce, countless issues must be resolved during the divorce itself. A family can’t move on until subjects such as child custody, property division and child support have been properly decided. Even seemingly minor topics, such as the ways in which children spend the holidays with each parent after a split, can incite conflict later on if not addressed during the divorce proceedings. What many divorcing couples …

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