“Business” vs. “Value”: What Actually Gets Divided in Divorce?
There is a common misconception that a business entity itself is an asset of a marital estate. Reality is more nuanced, and the distinction between the business entity and its equity is essential to protecting your interests.
Separate vs. Community Property in Texas Divorce
How does Texas look at Community Property and Separate Property, and how do divorcing spouses prove what is rightfully theirs?
Collaborative Divorce: A Better Alternative to Divorce
When I tell people I am a divorce lawyer, a common response is, “Wow, I am so sorry, that’s tough.” My legal practice area often elicits such a response from lawyers and non-lawyers alike. We all know why. Divorce is hard. But it doesn’t have to be as hard [...]
Unwinding a Healthy Marital Estate: Where to Begin
Married couples often strive to build financial security during marriage. They spend years, even decades, amassing a healthy marital estate without a thought of how to unwind it if the marriage ends. That’s why when divorce is imminent, the thought of dividing that security can be overwhelming and even [...]
