Divorce

The Legal Experts at BH Family Law Share Tips to Prepare for a Happy and Healthy Divorce Achieve a Stress-free Divorce in 5 Steps Dallas, Texas – (February 23, 2021) - Getting a divorce is one of the top five most stressful events that can occur during your life....

Most statistics are clear; couples within Texas and around the country have about a 50% chance of making it through marriage. Those who end up going through a second marriage will tend to have only a 33% chance of making it. As you can clearly see, second or even...

It's unfortunate, but about half of all marriages in Texas end in divorce. While every couple thinks they're going to beat the odds, this isn't always the case. Some people rush into marriage without knowing much about their partner while others get married because...

Texas residents who are planning to or in the midst of a divorce may be concerned with the hit their finances may take due. While it is true that for some people, divorce can result in financial complications, for others, there may be positive financial outcomes....

When people in Texas decide to divorce, the financial consequences can be significant. Even after the emotional feelings about the end of the marriage have subsided and the practical matters are resolved, asset division can permanently change each partner's financial...

If you own a business and think you are the sole proprietor, Texas law does not necessarily agree. Family law views a business as a marital asset in this state. If you are married and get divorced, that business becomes part of the community property equally owned by...

If you live in Texas and are getting a divorce, you may need to go through a process of dividing an annuity, an IRA or a 401(k). You may want to consult a financial professional along with your attorney during this process since there can be complex tax implications....

During a divorce, Texas couples will need to negotiate their settlement. The way this is handled depends on what each spouse contributed to the marriage and whether both spouses worked. As couples go through the dissolution of the marriage, they will negotiate several...

Divorce proceedings bring forth many financial questions for Texas residents. Matters related to the division of property, alimony, and more might create confusion and concerns. Some people might not realize that there are financial planners who specialize in...

Qualified domestic relations orders, which are issued by family law courts, grant divorcees in Texas a portion of an ex-spouse's retirement benefits. Benefits must be part of an employer-sponsored plan for the retirement plan to qualify. It is common to draft QDROs...