Top Family Lawyer in America
Kris Balekian Hayes Named a Top Family Lawyer in America Balekian Hayes, PLLC Managing Partner Receives Recognition by Best Lawyers 2022 Peer Review Guide Best Lawyers®, the only peer-review guide to the legal profession, recently announced the 28th Edition of The...
4 Pieces of Advice for Divorced Parents
If you are a parent going through a divorce, you know how emotionally challenging and stressful it can be. You may be extremely worried about your child's emotional well-being, safety, and future, or you may be worried you are losing valuable time with your children....
Five Simple Ways to Save Money During Divorce
Dallas, Texas - Many divorcing couples may be worried that ending their marriage is going to break the bank. No divorce case is exactly the same, but there are many common reasons why cases can become drawn out and more costly. Divorces that are high conflict, filled...
Protect Assets During Divorce
Dallas, Texas - A significant concern for many divorcing couples is how their assets will be divided fairly amongst each partner. Coupled with the emotions of ending their marriage and the responsibilities of finding solutions to their child custody and child support...
Chances of Second Marriage Working Out
Chances of Second Marriage Working Out 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...
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Jump Into Marriage
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...
Divorce can have some positive financial outcomes
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....
Community property and divorce asset division
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...
How a court decides a child’s best interest
Texas physical custody cases often wind up hinging about the child’s best interest, which is a legal term that carries a lot of weight. The child’s best interests could be widely varied, but the court generally boils it down to three elements. Those are the child’s...
Businesses are community property in Texas divorces
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...
The different types of child custody in Texas
When issues arise within a family that lead to the separation of both parents, it can place any child in a tough position. This will often lead to a child custody case. A common misconception regarding child custody is that there is only one outcome with the child...
Divorce and Retirement Assets: How Are They Divided?
How is Retirement Divided in Divorce? 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...
Negotiating a settlement between spouses with similar income
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...
When your child wants to live with the other parent
When a Texas child wants to change residences between their parents' homes, it can be a difficult conversation between the child and parent. The parent needs to be extremely careful not to make the situation worse when having this conversation. However, if they have...
Could a financial planner help someone going through a divorce?
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...