The division of real estate is just one more thing to be considered in a divorce. If that divorce is highly contested it can be a challenging aspect to navigate as both parties want the property and will fight for it tooth and nail. On the other hand, in an amicable divorce neither party may
Division of Property
Intangible Division: Digital Assets
In today’s interconnected world, our lives are intertwined with digital assets, ranging from social media profiles to cryptocurrencies and online accounts. However, these intangible resources often become a tangible concern when it comes to divorce proceedings in Texas.
Digital assets encompass a wide array of virtual possessions, including but not limited to: Cryptocurrencies such as…
SCOTUS rules on military retirement in Howell case
Today SCOTUS ruled on a family law case. Howell v Howell – unanimous ruling… Husband and Wife divorced over 25 years ago. Decree ordered Husband’s military retirement split 50/50 with Wife. When he actually retired, he waived part of his retirement in favor of disability pay, which reduced Wife’s portion. Wife sued for him to…
How is My Retirement Divided After a Divorce in Dallas, Texas?
When it comes to dividing a retirement account such as a 401K or a pension, extra steps are required in addition to the final divorce decree dividing such accounts.
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Real estate in a Texas divorce – What do you need to know?
Over the past few years we have seen with great emphasis how the real estate market can change over time.
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Trust distributions – community or separate property?
Another complex issue that can arise in family law cases involves the characterization of trust distributions received by a spouse during the marriage.
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Division of retirement benefits can’t be changed in QDRO – QDRO must comply with the decree
The Dallas Court of Appeals recently decided a case regarding the provisions of a retirement award and entry of a QDRO. In that case, husband worked for his employer for 20 years, all of which occurred during the marriage.
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Supreme Court Clarifies Requirements for Property Owner’s Testimony as to Value
For many people, their home is their most valuable marital asset.
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Property Division in Dallas, TX – Dividing Assets for Unmarried Clients: Suits of Partition
While the Texas Family Code provides the frame work for dividing property in a divorce, it is silent when it comes to dividing joint assets of unmarried people.
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Texas Retirement and Divorce: Part 2
In Part II of our series on Texas Retirements and Divorce, we will discuss Defined-Benefit Plans.
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