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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,...
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...
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...
Few things have more sentimental value than the family home. Each room and the yard surrounding it hold special memories of children, family gatherings and special occasions. But deciding whether to keep the house isn't just a sentimental choice; it's also a financial...
The dissolution of a marriage can bring unexpected hurdles. As a community property state, Texas courts aim for a just and right division, which does not always mean a 50/50 split. A couple can write their property division agreement, subject to the court's approval;...
Dividing retirement accounts can feel confusing during divorce. In Texas, courts do not require an even split, and the result depends on fairness, timing, and the type of account. Knowing the basics helps you understand what may happen with these assets. How Texas...
When you inherit something in Texas—whether it’s cash, a family heirloom, or real estate—it usually stays your separate property. That means your spouse typically doesn’t share in it during divorce. Still, the way you handle it matters. Let’s break down what that...
Dividing debts in a Texas divorce can be just as complicated as dividing assets. Texas, as a community property state, divides debts according to the same principles that govern asset division. However, exceptions exist, and the way the court divides debt can impact...
Divorce often brings up questions about how property will be divided. For stay-at-home parents, this can be especially stressful since they may not have earned an income during the marriage. Understanding the rights of stay-at-home parents during property division can...
When you married and moved in with your spouse, you thought you would live in the house you bought forever. You saved money and built your home bit by bit. This house holds happy memories for you. One way or another, it has sentimental value. But now that you are...
