Retirement Accounts and Divorce Retirement and pension accounts are an important part of divorce settlements because they can be one of the largest and most valuable assets many people own. Determining how to split retirement assets can be a challenge, as they may be subject to tax implications. If you’re Read more…
The steps taken in obtaining a divorce depend on your particular situation. A divorce between two people who have been married for a relatively short period of time, have no children, and simple property and assets could be less involved than those married for a long period of time, have Read more…
Family Law Mediation What is Family Mediation? Family Mediation is when an impartial third party person, the mediator, meets with the Parties to help facilitate an agreement (i.e. divorce, child custody). Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) are often used as a substitute for, or even supplement to, court. Settling Read more…
Find An Attorney Who Understands Complex Property Division Guidance through the process of dividing complex assets Dividing a family’s assets during a divorce can be quite difficult, especially if there are significant assets such as property, retirement plans, stocks, deferred compensation, brokerage accounts, businesses, professional practices, etc. Deciding the value Read more…
Mediation Can Save You Money During Divorce Individuals who have experienced a divorce or who are presently dealing with a divorce understand first-hand the difficulties of the experience. The thought of divorce brings about powerful emotional baggage in many individuals. Feelings of disaster, regret, and anxiety arise. Along with the Read more…
The emotions tied to going through a divorce are complex all on their own. So it is understandable that when it comes to discussing finances and child custody that it brings up a plethora of questions. Among the common questions we hear are: How is child support calculated in Texas?How Read more…
Many couples dream of growing their family by having children, but their relationship does not always work out. It’s hard enough to go through a divorce in Texas with a child in the picture. For those couples facing infertility issues, marital relationship issues may be amplified by the emotions of Read more…
When you are a part of a military family, something you will need to deal with is moving. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) often means moving across the country or even the world. It’s a necessary and inevitable part of military life. However, things become even more complicated when you Read more…
A common question among clients and others we meet is: What’s the difference between mediation and arbitration? This can be an especially important differentiation when it comes to family law matters, such as a divorce. Both Mediation and Arbitration are forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). All issues in a Read more…
The Tax Cut and Reform Bill was signed into law on December 22, 2017. It represents the biggest tax overhaul since the Tax Reform Act of 1986 (TRA) that simplified the income tax code, broadened the tax base, and eliminated many tax shelters. If you are getting divorced or thinking Read more…