Marriages are meant to last a lifetime, but in some cases, relationships fall apart sooner than expected. It's important to prepare yourself for the worst, and that's where prenuptial agreements come into play. What is a prenuptial agreement? A prenup is a contract...

Married couples planning on divorcing likely wish to move the process forward without delays. Adequate preparation could move things much faster inside a Texas courtroom. Yes, some matters involve complexities that make dissolving the marriage complicated. Regardless,...

Divorce can be a tough process to navigate because there are so many assets to value, balance against each other, and divide. Determining which assets are marital, when they became marital, and what they are worth can be contentious. In Texas, one spouse might own a...

It may be difficult to come to the conclusion that you and your spouse should end your marriage. However, just like many other couples in Texas, divorce may be the best thing for both of you if you can no longer make your relationship work. To make the process as easy...

Many married couples in Texas may find themselves deciding that divorce is the only option left. You and your spouse may ultimately come to the conclusion that your marriage is no longer worth saving. If you’ve been married for many years, you will want to protect...

It has become more common for younger couples in Texas and around the country to move in together before getting married. However, living with your partner may actually decrease your chances of marrying that person. If you do go through with a wedding, cohabitating...

A new study has revealed that baby boomers are three times more likely to divorce than couples in their younger adult years. The surprising statistic has inspired more research into just why these gray divorces are happening throughout Texas and the rest of the...

Anything that is acquired during a marriage is community property according to Texas law. This means that you will be entitled to roughly half of the value of a 401(k), an IRA or another retirement account that your spouse contributed to during the course of a...

Texas parents who are struggling with their marriages may wonder if having children increases their risk of divorce. While some studies support this idea, the answer is more complex. Children and divorce According to some studies, a couple may be more likely to split...

Texas couples who have found themselves in an estranged marriage may prepare to undergo the process of a divorce. When this happens, all marital assets will need to be reported, valued and split up between both spouses. Unfortunately, an estranged spouse may try to...