YOU DON’T GET A DO OVER IN DIVORCE
One of the biggest reality checks for those in divorce is you do not get “do-overs”. Once the estate has been divided, it is divided. Once decisions with minor children have been made, they are made. Sure, you can always spend thousands of dollars to go back to court...
Health Plans – Open Enrollment & Divorce
If you work for a company which offers health insurance you probably already know about open enrollment. Updates you choose during this time period will determine your health, dental and vision insurance for the upcoming year and your tax savings in deductible...
Divorce Myth Busters
When going through a divorce, everyone seems to have an opinion - your mother, your father, your aunt, your cousin, your brother’s uncles’ friend, your dog, and anyone else who happens to find out you are getting a divorce. You will likely hear a lot of stories,...
Dividing Annuity Assets in Divorce
Dividing community property, or property jointly owned by a married couple, can often be a complicated process, with your financial options dictated by potential tax implications. While some things may be easy to divide, others are not. Some belongings are...
What does Divorce Mediation Involve?
In Texas, divorce mediation is a confidential process where a neutral third person (the mediator) helps divorcing couples reach a divorce settlement. The mediator facilitates communication between the parties to promote settlement and understanding between them....
Divorce and Retirement Accounts
The valuation and division of retirement accounts in divorce is more complex than most divorcing couples expect. We frequently see people after the fact who wish they had known better before they signed papers to finalize their estate division. The details are...
Three Divorce Mistakes to Avoid
When you are facing divorce life can see overwhelming. To make matters worse, in the midst of emotional turmoil you are asked to make life altering financial decisions. This is tough!! We STRONGLY encourage you to hire a divorce team with experts in each area of...
Good Things Can Come From Divorce
Let's face it. Change is tough for many people and divorce changes just about every facet of your life. Divorce can often test one's ability to handle change to an extreme. Some people struggle more than others with change. They fight it, avoid it, fear it, and...
Co-Parenting Teens: Helping Your Teen Through Divorce
If love is a battlefield, then co-parenting teens is a battlefield with landmines. Teenagers can swing from adolescent to grown-up feelings (and back again) in the snap of your fingers. This confusing age is hard enough already for them to navigate. Throw in the...
Health Insurance & Divorce
The issue of health insurance is critical in many divorces we see in our office. It is a key issue in any divorce when at least one party is under age 65 and without means to obtain their own health insurance. It can also be a significant issue with children who have...