If you receive restricted stock units (RSUs) through your job, divorce can raise an important question: What happens to stock that has not vested yet? In Texas, the treatment of unvested RSUs can depend on when the award was granted, when the marriage began and ended,...
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How is separate property traced in a Texas high-asset divorce?
In a Texas high-asset divorce, tracing is a way to prove that a specific asset stayed separate instead of becoming part of the community estate. That matters because Texas starts with the rule that property owned during marriage belongs to the community estate, unless...
Does your inherited Texas house count as separate property?
In today's housing market, home prices keep going up and finding available properties gets harder each day. The house you inherited from a parent or grandparent means even more now. Beyond its dollar value, these homes hold precious family memories. When facing...
What if a parent interferes with visitation?
When parents share custody or visitation, children benefit from maintaining meaningful relationships with both parents. Unfortunately, disagreements can sometimes lead one parent to interfere with the other parent's court-ordered parenting time. If this happens in...
Can a prenup protect you from your spouse’s debt in Texas?
Marriage unites two lives, but it can also introduce two sets of financial obligations. Chief among these concerns is the issue of outstanding liabilities. Understandably, many couples worry about whether they will be protected from their partner’s debt. Fortunately,...
What to do when a parent stops paying child support in Texas
When a parent falls behind on child support payments, Texas law provides several powerful mechanisms to enforce it and hold the noncustodial parent accountable. If you are seeking unpaid child support, understanding your available options and the consequences of...
Preventing secondary losses when dividing retirement accounts
Retirement accounts are important for people's long-term financial stability. Especially when people divorce and must assume sole responsibility for managing household expenses, they may worry about whether or not they have enough capital set aside for a comfortable...
How to respond to recurring custody violations in Texas
When your ex constantly ignores or flouts the terms of a custody order, it can create instability that the court order was meant to prevent. Frequent missed exchanges, last-minute schedule changes or withheld visitation can disrupt your relationship with your child,...
Protecting IP and business interests during divorce
If you own a business, your most valuable assets may not be your home or retirement account. They may be your software, patent, trademark or ownership interest in a company. A divorce can raise questions about assets that do not fit neatly into traditional property...
Co-parents can enjoy parenting time virtually, too
When parents think about parenting time, they often picture weekends, holidays and in-person time spent with their kids. These are valid expectations. However, modern technology has created new ways for parents to stay connected with their children even when they are...

