When a married couple divorces, they must divide their property according to state law. In Texas, this begins with dividing the community property from any separate property. Separate and community property Examples of separate property can include property owned by...
High Asset Divorce
Mary J. Blige faced money troubles after alimony payments
Any divorce can prove to be costly, which is why it’s wise for you to do what you can to protect your financial interests throughout the marriage dissolution process. Yet, high asset divorces can be especially expensive. And even though the court may try to find a...
How retirement accounts are divided after divorce
During a divorce Texas couples need to divide the life they shared together during the marriage. For some couples this means determining who will have custody of their children and when the children will be in each parent’s care. However, every couple will need to...
How can I keep my high-profile divorce private?
It’s not just national celebrities that face the possibility of seeing the details of their divorces aired in public. Local businesspeople, heirs and politicians and even public safety officers have just as much of a chance of seeing their marital difficulties...
Prenups, like Kelly Clarkson’s, are a game-changer in a divorce
Many people in the Dallas area have a negative impression of prenuptial agreements. They may think a prenup is a sign that you are greedy or are not committed to making your marriage last. They may even think that all prenups are unfair or lopsided to favor one spouse...
Business and charitable survival in a divorce
Bill and Melinda Gates ended their marriage but are trying to stay jointly involved in their $55 billion charitable foundation. There are many challenges for the Gates and couples who intend to work together in a charity or family business following a high asset...
New wrinkle in Dr. Dre divorce: he must find new lawyers
Most of us are familiar with the divorce between music icon, Dr. Dre, and his estranged spouse, Nicole Young. This has been a protracted divorce that has gone on since their split on March 27, 2020, and it has dominated headlines. It has sparked new music and...
Kim Kardashian seeks divorce from Kanye West
Celebrities get married and divorced on a regular basis. One wonders who, apart from the parties themselves, why anyone should care. The truth is a bit subtle: celebrities are human beings, and they respond to the same emotions as the rest of the population. The...
Solid prenup avoids conflicts in Kim-ye divorce
When Dallas residents read about divorces on the Internet or hear about someone’s experience, they are most likely to hear how long the process took and how acrimonious it was at the end. It is rare to come across a divorce where the parties split amicably. However,...
Reportedly, Kanye West to seek a divorce attorney this week
For readers of our blog, they know that we are no stranger to celebrity divorce stories, and the one that may be the biggest high-asset divorce of the year is the one expected between Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. And, it looks like the expected divorce is getting...