The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (“TRS”) provides retirement benefits for teacher’s across the State of Texas. It is one of the State’s largest benefit programs. But are those retirement benefits subject to division in a divorce? The answer is, yes, a court can divide these benefits in divorce to the extent that they are […]
Does No Fault Divorce Bar an Unequal Property Division in Texas?
The short answer is no – asking for a no fault divorce does not prevent a spouse from also seeking a disproportionate share of the marital estate as I explain in more detail below. Texas is a No Fault Divorce State Texas is a no fault divorce state which means that you do not have […]
Divorce Concerns For High Net Worth Couples
When a couple with a high net worth files for divorce in Texas a number of unique issues and concerns often arise. This articles highlights some of the issues and concerns that frequently arise in a divorce involving high net worth couples. Existence of Martial Property Agreements A divorce involving a high net worth couple […]
How Do I Keep My Spouse Out Of The House During Our Divorce?
One of the biggest initial concerns when you file for divorce is how to keep your spouse out of the house until the divorce is final. There are a lot of good reasons to be concerned about this. At best, living in the same house with your spouse while you are getting divorced could lead […]
General Rules of Property Division in a Texas Divorce
With few exceptions, every divorce in Texas will require a division of property. This article provides a quick overview of the general rules that govern property division in a Texas divorce as well as some of the key issues. Community Property vs. Separate Property Texas is a community property state. This means that, absent a […]