Many people in Texas have retirement accounts. However, in case of a divorce, retirement plans add more challenges to the already strenuous and stressful process of asset division. In some states, retirement plans are marital assets that need to be shared equally...
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How to start a business in Texas
Entrepreneurship is at the heart of the American dream. One could argue that the dream of starting your own business and being your own boss is at the very foundation of American society. For Texas residents who want to start their own business, there are several...
Estate planning mistakes that will cost your family
A huge portion of the real estate and wealth of this nation is owned by families living in the state of Texas. With proper planning, the older generation can keep the wealth here by passing it along to their surviving family members. If you’re looking to pass your...
How can you and your former spouse parent during the holidays?
Co-parenting in Texas can be difficult any time of the year, but disputes seem to skyrocket around the holidays. Both you and your former spouse want to spend the entire holiday with your child. How can you figure out an agreement that satisfies all of the parties and...
What can cause a second marriage to end in divorce?
For many couples in Texas, getting married for the second time seems like a fresh start. However, there's no guarantee that you'll be able to avoid the problems that haunted your previous marriage. In fact, some people jump into their second marriage so quickly that...
Are there any financial benefits of divorce?
For many couples in Texas and across the United States, financial stressors are a major issue. Unfortunately, financial problems might lead to separation or divorce. Divorce can cause an array of financial worries as newly single individuals may be left with a...
Who are the interested parties to a will?
After an individual dies and leaves a will behind, their family members may take action to contest the will. Reasons for litigation may vary, and Texas probate courts may find lawsuits contesting wills filling up annual dockets. Both sides of the litigation might be...
How to uncover hidden assets during a divorce in Texas
During a divorce in Texas, it's not uncommon for the former spouses to try to hide assets from each other. Sometimes they're trying to prevent their assets from being divided in the divorce; other times, they're trying to get back at their former spouse by hiding...
Tips for starting a business during a recession
Starting a company in Texas can be challenging at any time, but you may face a greater number of obstacles if you choose to do so when economic conditions are relatively weak. However, with adequate planning, it may be possible to overcome those hurdles. It may be...
How to change a living trust
One of the advantages of a revocable living trust is that the creator can change it as needed. If you want to make a change to your revocable trust in Texas, you may do so with an amendment. Locating the trust You should keep the trust in a safe place, such as in your...