Divorce is a complicated process, but most people are aware of the effects of divorce on the most obvious aspects of a marriage: the marriage itself, kids, and property. A divorce legally ends the marriage. The divorce decree divides child custody and child support between the now-former spouses. And someone gets to keep the house, or it is sold a...
Read moreDivorce attorneys get this question all the time, and the answer, unfortunately, is the most-used phrase in a lawyer’s dictionary: “it depends.” There is a short answer and a longer more correct answer. The short answer is that all divorces must be granted by a judge in order to become effective in Texas, and a judge cannot grant a divorce u...
Read moreThe jargon of the courtroom can be intimidating, but there is no reason it should be with a little knowledge on your side. Like most things, once you peer behind the curtain, it all starts to make sense. Here’s a list of common divorce jargon defined: Rule 11 agreements: named after rule 11 of the rules of civil procedure, rule 11 agreements ar...
Read moreDivorces are normally high-stress, high-stakes affairs, especially when children, businesses, and substantial properties are involved. Kirker Davis is here to help you through the process. These are the three most contentious issues in a divorce: Separating Property: Your house, car, and even your bank accounts can be awarded to your spouse in ...
Read moreThe legal system in the United States is adversarial in nature. All this means is that two sides present their cases and a judge decides the outcome—usually in favor of one side over the other. To make it fair, the rules of procedure require each side to share all relevant information with the other side. This is called discovery. And discovery ...
Read moreMost states recognize a legal separation. Not Texas. In Texas, after you get married you remain married until the divorce decree is finalized. This has important ramifications for the division of property. Almost all property acquired during marriage in Texas, by either spouse, is considered community property and subject to division during div...
Read moreTexas is what is called a “community property” state. This means that when it comes to the division of property, divorce proceedings in Texas are a little different than the rest of the country. In a typical divorce proceeding, property is split into three categories: your separate property, your spouse’s separate property, and community pro...
Read moreThe expression conscious uncoupling was popularized in March 2014 by actress Gwyneth Paltrow, and singer Chris Martin when they announced the breakup of their marriage by stating that they intended to “consciously uncouple”. The expression refers to the act of ending a marriage or relationship as a positive step to better the parties’ lives,...
Read moreDivorce can be a stressful and complicated process for everyone involved. This becomes especially true when you believe that your spouse may be hiding or disposing of assets. If you have not been keeping meticulous records throughout your marriage, it might be difficult to pinpoint exactly what assets you and your spouse acquired and where those a...
Read moreWhile it should come as no surprise that the international phenomenon Fortnite is vastly popular amongst teens and adults, the creators likely did not intend for their online gaming masterpiece to shatter relationships. According to Epic Games, Fortnite boasts 125 million players worldwide. This boom in popularity is clear when schools are bannin...
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