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Addressing Your Children’s Needs During Your Texas Divorce

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Going through a divorce is difficult for anyone, but for parents with a divorce case underway, it is even tougher.  Specifically, parents have to attend to their own feelings about the divorce as well as the feelings of their children.  In fact, not only do they have to figure out how they will manage the day-to-day details of their own lives, they also need to do so for their children as well.

If you are a parent and you are involved in divorce proceedings, you may have questions about how to handle some of the emotional and practical effects that your divorce will have on your children. Throughout the course of your divorce, two questions are likely to remain at the forefront of your mind – what do your children need from you, and how you can ensure that they get it?  The good news is that if you have already asked yourself these questions, you are probably providing your children with all of the support that they need during this very challenging time. Notwithstanding, there still are some specific things, described more fully below, that you can do to reduce the impact that your divorce will have on your children.

The most important need that all children have during a divorce is to feel loved and accepted by each of their parents, and to feel as if they are just as valued and important as they were before the divorce.  Keeping intense discussions, arguments, and other negative interactions out of the earshot of your children can prevent unnecessary feelings of guilt, or of having to choose a side. Children should not have to take on any parental roles or duties, or make any decisions, such as the decision about which parent they will live with.

Another very important thing that you and your soon-to-be-former spouse can do for your children during your divorce is to keep your daily and weekly routines as close as possible to the way that they were during your marriage. From a child’s perspective, routines and familiarity create a feeling of safety and security at a time when they need it the most. Temporary orders from the court can help you to preserve your family’s routines and schedule during your divorce.

When you are involved in a divorce, strong emotions may make it difficult for you to “keep it together” and to effectively move forward.  However, your children need you to be brave and strong, and to keep on conducting business as usual. In order for you to do so, you must take care of your own emotional needs. Talking with friends and family, going to therapy, exercising, writing in a journal, or spending time outdoors can all help you to work through the tangled web of emotions that you are currently feeling. Taking care of your emotional needs will help you to be able to be calm, present, and seemingly unruffled when your children are in your care.  It will also help you to work through the practical details of your divorce so that you can make important decisions with a clear mind and vision for your future.

If you are going through a divorce, let an experienced Longview divorce attorney take care of all of the details so that you can focus on taking care of yourself and your family. Schedule a free consultation with East Texas divorce attorney Alex Tyra today. Call our Longview office at (903) 753-7499, or submit an online contact form through our law firm website.

Maximizing the Probability of a Positive Outcome in Texas Child Custody Disputes [Part I]

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Contested child custody disputes in Texas are among the most emotionally trying and difficult family law cases because the stakes are so high.  Whether your custody case is part of a divorce or a paternity action, the outcome typically results in fundamental changes to your day to day parent-child relationship and parenting responsibilities.  Although the best possible situation for both parents and their minor children involves amicable negotiations to reach mutually acceptable arrangements regarding timesharing and parental responsibility, sometimes this is simply not possible.  When both parents insist on being the primary residential parent or disagree about other issues, contested custody disputes will involve careful analysis of the relationship of each parent to the child and other factors that are part of a Texas family court’s determination of the best interest of you children.

While there are many actions that parents can take to positively impact their position in a Texas child custody dispute, we have provided some key types of evidence that a family law judge will often consider when crafting child custody and visitation orders in this two-installment blog post.  This is hardly a comprehensive list so if you have specific questions about issues that you think may play a factor in your child custody case, we urge you to speak to Texas child custody attorney Alex Tyra.

Parental Involvement with Children: Family law judges look closely at the level of involvement of parents in their child’s lives.  A parent who is away from home working long hours and who must delegates most of the day to day parenting responsibilities to the other parent will be at a distinct disadvantage in a child custody dispute.  The judge will try to determine if one of the parents essentially functions as the primary caregiver for the children, which may involve taking the kids to medical appointments and extracurricular activities, assisting with homework or attending parent-teacher conferences.  While family law judges understand that earning a living requires devoting time toward work responsibilities, parents in custody disputes need to avoid the appearance that the other parent is the one who is taking care of the children.  Even if this means temporarily cutting back your work hours or shifting your schedule to a 4 day work week, the greater your involvement in the daily activities of your children the more likely you will be happy with the judges decision on child custody.

Importance of Parental Fitness Issues: If your spouse has engaged in acts of family violence against you or the children, Texas law imposes a rebuttable presumption against joint custody when a parent has a history of domestic violence.  If your spouse has engaged in acts of domestic violence, you should make your Texas divorce attorney aware of this information and provide any documentation, such as police reports, protective orders, medical records, photographs of injuries and similar evidence.  If your spouse has a history of alcohol abuse or drug use, the court may order your spouse to submit to a drug test.  If you know that your spouse has convictions for DUI, you should also communicate this to your Texas divorce attorney.  Evidence involving any issues like these concerning parental fitness may have a significant impact on the judge’s orders in a child custody case.

School Performance Matters: If you are a parent then you are well aware of how difficult it can be to determine if a child is happy and well adjusted, especially teenage kids.  The accounts of family interactions that judges hear from parents usually are so different that it is hard to believe that the parents lived together in the same household.  One type of evidence that is not easy to manipulate is a child’s performance in school.  If a child is receiving excellent grades and exhibits appropriate behavior and strong social skills in school, these types of evidence will tend to benefit the parent with whom a child is living if the other parent has moved out of the residence.  When a minor child is struggling in school, getting into fights or otherwise manifesting behavioral issues, this type of evidence may suggest that the current parenting arrangements are not working effectively.  Because the mere fact a child custody dispute exists may impact a child’s emotional well-being and academic performance, trouble in school does not necessarily indicate the parent who is the primary caretaker is doing anything wrong.  However, both parents should pay close attention to school performance and be proactive if their child is struggling.

Family Residence Dilemma: Parents trying to live under the same roof during a divorce or paternity action are often miserable.  While the urge to move out may be compelling, this is a decision that needs to be considered very carefully.  While moving out of the family home can sometimes ratchet down animosity and conflict in the household, it can also lead to serious disadvantages in a custody dispute.  If a parent moves out of the family home before temporary custody and visitation orders are in place, the parent essentially is at the mercy of the other parent for access to his or her kids.  Further, the parent who has moved out may be faced with claims that he or she did not attempt to spend time with his or her kids or be more involved in their lives after moving out.  Courts also like to promote stability and minimize the extent of change in children’s lives so effectively surrendering the family home to the possession of the other parent may mean that keeping the children in the family residence means making the other parent the primary residential parent.  There are situations where vacating the family home is the prudent choice, such as to avoid domestic violence situations or false allegations of domestic violence, but you should seek legal advice from an experienced Texas family law attorney before taking this step.

If you are involved in a contested child custody case, Texas family law attorney Alex Tyra offers a free consultation so that he can help you understand your rights and options.  We invite you to contact us in our Longview, Texas office at 903-753-7499 or visit our website and submit a case contact form.

Distinguishing Divorce, Legal Separation and Annulment in Kansas

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When a marriage breaks down, the prospect of taking legal action that formalizes the end of the relationship can be a source of apprehension and stress.  At our Texas divorce law firm, we often hear from clients that are unclear on the distinctions between the various legal actions to address the rights of married parties when a relationship ends, such as divorce, legal separation (called “separate maintenance” in Texas) and annulment.  Some clients use these terms interchangeably or in ways that make it clear that they do not understand the distinctions between these alternatives.  Texas divorce attorney Alex Tyra explains how divorce, legal separation and annulment differ.

Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce)

Divorce (formally called “dissolution of marriage”) is the most common legal action to terminate a marriage.  A divorce action terminates marital status based most typically on the “incompatibility” of the parties, which means that the marriage has completely broken down and cannot be restored with counseling or other forms of intervention.  While the divorce process will completely dissolve the marital relationship, it also acknowledges that a valid marriage between the parties previously existed.  A divorce action may address a wide range of relevant issues that include property division, alimony (spouse support), child custody/visitation, child support and other issues.

Legal Separation (Separate Maintenance)

Separate maintenance is a variation of the process that is referred to as “legal separation” in other states.  While legal separation can address essentially all of the issues in a divorce action like asset and debt distribution, spousal maintenance, parenting plans, child support and others, it differs from a divorce because the marital status of the parties is not altered.  This type of action is not filed frequently.  If a couple wishes to keep their marital status intact for religious or reconciliation reasons, however, this may still provide an option.  If one of the parties files for divorce, the court will proceed on the dissolution of marriage claim rather than the separate maintenance claim.

Annulment

When a party seeks a Kansas annulment, the party is essentially asking the court to formally acknowledge that the marriage was “void” from its inception or “voidable” based on some fact that one or both parties did not know entering into the marriage that would have materially affected the moving party’s decision to marry.  An example of a void marriage would include a marriage where one of the parties never obtained a final judgment of dissolution of marriage in a prior divorce or the parties were too closely related by blood to be lawfully married.  An example of a voidable marriage might include a spouse finding out that his or her spouse only entered into the marriage to obtain immigration benefits.  While some people believe that annulment may only be granted if the marriage is extremely brief, this form of relief can be sought if the statutory criteria are met regardless of the length of the marriage.

Texas divorce attorney Alex Tyra offers a free consultation during which he can advise you about the various options including dissolution of marriage, annulment or legal separation.  We invite you to contact us in our Longview office at 903-753-7499 or visit our website and submit a case contact form.

Why Is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) Important in a Texas Divorce?

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When couples go through the process of divorce, they typically have significant concerns about their financial future.  The breakup of a marriage may mean less household income available to each spouse, higher expenses associated with dual households and less value in marital assets available to each party.  The resolution of these monetary issues can have a substantial impact on the ability of a party to a divorce to start over with a firm financial foundation to build upon.  The division of the retirement assets often will constitute the most valuable marital assets of a married couple so it is extremely important to understand how retirement accounts like 401K plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), pensions and annuities are handled in divorce.

Regardless of which spouse’s name is on the retirement account, it will be a marital asset subject to community property distribution under Texas family law.  Even if contributions to the retirement account began prior to marriage, contributions made during the marriage and any appreciation in value resulting from such contributions will be community property.  It is important to have legal advice when dealing with the division of a retirement account because depending on the type of retirement asset, specific federal and state laws may impact the plan.  Whether a retirement account is a defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan will determine the present value or potential value of the retirement asset.  Tax consequences must also be considered because the timing of tax consequences may impact the spouse’s differently if a substantial disparity in income exists between the parties.

One of the biggest mistakes made by parties who try to handle their own divorce is the failure to prepare a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO).  This is the primary tool used in marital dissolutions to ensure that the retirement plan is divided appropriately and that the spouse of the named beneficiary actually receives their share of the retirement plan funds.  Even if the divorce judgment specifically divides the retirement between the parties, the administrator of the retirement plan will typically pay all of the proceeds of the plan to the named beneficiary if no QDRO is served on the plan administrator.

While a party may have recourse against the beneficiary spouse if the named beneficiary receives the entire retirement because no QDRO was filed, this can be a difficult and expensive course for obtaining one’s share of the retirement plan.  QDROs have the additional benefit of avoiding adverse tax consequences that might accrue from early withdrawal or transfer of funds from certain retirement accounts.

Although QDROs often are indispensable tools for dividing a retirement account during a Texas divorce, they must be drafted according to very specific rules that are promulgated by the plan administrator so it is important to seek legal representation to ensure that your rights are not compromised.  Texas divorce attorney Alex Tyra offers a free consultation during which he can advise you about division of retirement plans and QDROs.  We invite you to contact us in our Longview office at 903-753-7499 or visit our website and submit a case contact form.

Why Is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) Important in a Texas Divorce?

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When couples go through the process of divorce, they typically have significant concerns about their financial future.  The breakup of a marriage may mean less household income available to each spouse, higher expenses associated with dual households and less value in marital assets available to each party.  The resolution of these monetary issues can have a substantial impact on the ability of a party to a divorce to start over with a firm financial foundation to build upon.  The division of the retirement assets often will constitute the most valuable marital assets of a married couple so it is extremely important to understand how retirement accounts like 401K plans, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), pensions and annuities are handled in divorce.

Regardless of which spouse’s name is on the retirement account, it will be a marital asset subject to community property distribution under Texas family law.  Even if contributions to the retirement account began prior to marriage, contributions made during the marriage and any appreciation in value resulting from such contributions will be community property.  It is important to have legal advice when dealing with the division of a retirement account because depending on the type of retirement asset, specific federal and state laws may impact the plan.  Whether a retirement account is a defined benefit plan or defined contribution plan will determine the present value or potential value of the retirement asset.  Tax consequences must also be considered because the timing of tax consequences may impact the spouse’s differently if a substantial disparity in income exists between the parties.

One of the biggest mistakes made by parties who try to handle their own divorce is the failure to prepare a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO).  This is the primary tool used in marital dissolutions to ensure that the retirement plan is divided appropriately and that the spouse of the named beneficiary actually receives their share of the retirement plan funds.  Even if the divorce judgment specifically divides the retirement between the parties, the administrator of the retirement plan will typically pay all of the proceeds of the plan to the named beneficiary if no QDRO is served on the plan administrator.

While a party may have recourse against the beneficiary spouse if the named beneficiary receives the entire retirement because no QDRO was filed, this can be a difficult and expensive course for obtaining one’s share of the retirement plan.  QDROs have the additional benefit of avoiding adverse tax consequences that might accrue from early withdrawal or transfer of funds from certain retirement accounts.

Although QDROs often are indispensable tools for dividing a retirement account during a Texas divorce, they must be drafted according to very specific rules that are promulgated by the plan administrator so it is important to seek legal representation to ensure that your rights are not compromised.  Texas divorce attorney Alex Tyra offers a free consultation during which he can advise you about division of retirement plans and QDROs.  We invite you to contact us in our Longview office at 903-753-7499 or visit our website and submit a case contact form.

A Primer for Division of Assets and Debts in a Texas Divorce

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Property division is an important aspect of most divorces, but the distribution of community property assets and debts between spouses takes on special importance in Texas because of our state’s limitation on availability, amount and duration of spousal maintenance (referred to as “alimony” or “spousal support” in other states).  This primer on property division in divorce provides an overview, but the best way to obtain legal advice about property division issues that pertain directly to your situation is to contact experienced Texas divorce attorney Alex Tyra and to schedule a free consultation.

Distinguishing Community Property from Separate Property

There are two types of states for purposes of property division: (1) equitable property states and (2) community property states.  Because Texas is a community property state, we will focus our discussion on community property.  Community property includes all assets and debts acquired during marriage that are transferred via inheritance or gift to one spouse.  Both spouses have an undivided and equal interest in all community property.

Separate property, which is not subject to division by a Texas court in divorce, includes all property and debts acquired by each spouse prior to marriage or received during the marriage by means of gift, devise, bequest or other form of inheritance.  If property is acquired during the marriage, it is presumed to be community property unless clear and convincing evidence is presented that the property is separate property.  Separate property is not subject to division during divorce but a substantial disparity between the spouses during divorce may be considered when a court is try to determine a fair and equitable division of community property.

Identification, Characterization and Valuation of Assets and Debts

The initial step in dividing assets and debts in a Texas divorce is identifying all assets and debts and characterizing this property as community or separate.  Sometimes property is not exclusively community or separate because these disparate types of assets have been commingled.  Commingled property can present the most challenge because it has both a separate and community property component.  Common examples include pensions, 401K accounts and real properties that are owned by one spouse during marriage but receive contributions from the income of either spouse during marriage.  Income of either spouse during marriage is community property.  When community property is used to improve real estate or enhance the value of a 401K through direct investment and appreciation from such contributions, this creates an asset with both a community and separate property component.

The process of valuing property involves preparing a sworn inventory and appraisement, which is akin to a personal financial statement.  The value of retirement accounts, investment accounts, bank accounts and similar assets are based on a current statement.  Assets like real estate and business interests may require experts to provide a valuation.  Because business valuation experts and real estate appraisers can differ greatly in their opinions regarding valuation of an asset, it is important to be careful in selection of experts for valuation purposes.  If the judge or jury must make a determination on value, an expert who can provide a clear and effective justification for a valuation can be extremely important.

Factors in Dividing Property in a Texas Divorce

It is important to understand that the court is not required to divide community property equally but rather reach a fair and just division.  There are a range of factors that a Texas court will consider when dividing community property, including but not limited to the following:

  • Duration of the marriage
  • Relative earning capacity of each spouse
  • Contributions made to the community estate
  • Comparative value of separate property of the spouses
  • Age of each party
  • Waste of assets committed by either spouse
  • Education of each party
  • Fault in causing the breakdown of the marriage
  • Party with whom the children reside

When both spouses have similar earning capacity and similar expectations regarding duration of employability based on age, the division might be equal but may range to sixty-forty where one spouse has substantially greater earning potential.   The division can be even more unequal depending on the specific facts of the case.  Texas divorce attorney Alex Tyra offers a free consultation during which he can advise you about property divisions or other divorce issues.  We invite you to contact us in our Longview office at 903-753-7499 or visit our website and submit a case contact form.

Why Domestic Violence Allegations Are Important in Texas Child Custody Cases

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While an amicable relationship with the other parent in a Texas divorce is usually in the best interest of minor children and both parents, sometimes this is simply not a realistic alternative.  The process of developing timeshare and custody arrangements may be difficult when certain issues are present, including an uncooperative co-parent, domestic violence, substance abuse and prior acts of abuse or neglect.  When issues of the fitness of a parent or willingness of a parent to cooperate in promoting a positive relationship with the other parent arise, this can promote acrimonious child custody disputes.  Domestic violence allegations in particular are extremely common in the context of child custody disputes in a divorce or paternity action.

Domestic violence can have a significant impact on child custody and parenting plan determinations in a Texas divorce.  Texas courts apply the best interest of the child standard when developing parenting plan and custody orders.  Although Texas courts generally regard close and continuing relationships with both parents to be in the best interest of minor children, courts may limit contact by a parent found to have a history of domestic violence toward the other parent.  Texas law bars a judge from awarding joint custody to both parents if there is credible evidence of domestic violence by one of the parents toward the other parent.

One type of evidence often used in Texas to establish domestic violence is a protective order (i.e. restraining order) issued against a parent.  It is important to understand that a protective order can be obtained on an ex parte basis with virtually no notice.  Although restraining orders obtained on this basis are of short duration, they can prevent you from having access to your children and even result in you exclusion from the family residence until a formal hearing.  Even if you have never been charged with spousal assault or any other form of domestic violence, the other parent may attempt to provide other forms of evidence, such as police reports and witness testimony.

While domestic violence is common and constitutes a very serious issue, sometime domestic violence allegations are used in a Texas family law case as a sword rather than a shield.  If you are involved in a divorce involving children or a paternity action where domestic violence is alleged, it is essential that you seek prompt legal advice so that your relationship with your children is not compromised by custody and parenting plan arrangements predicated on unfounded domestic violence claims.

Whether you are involved in a divorce with contentious child custody issues or you are seeking to reach an amicable child custody and visitation settlement, Texas family law attorney Alex Tyra offers a free consultation so that he can help you understand your rights and options.  We invite you to contact us in our Longview, Texas office at 903-753-7499 or visit our website and submit a case contact form.

Balancing Amicable Negotiations & Litigation in Texas Child Custody Cases

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If you and your spouse are one of the 80,000 couples annually that navigate the divorce process, you may be apprehensive and stressed about an uncertain future.  While the divorce process can be emotionally trying, less conflict usually is better for both spouses and their children where possible.  An experienced Texas divorce attorney can assist you in establishing mutually beneficial resolutions to key issues like spousal support, division of community assets and debts, child custody, visitation and other applicable issues.

When Longview family law attorney Alex Tyra represents clients, he provides legal advice so that his can clients can make informed decisions about when to take an aggressive position to obtain their desired outcome.  Because of Mr. Tyra’s extensive experience handle divorce cases before Texas judges, he can suggest a range of potential outcomes and insight into how a judge will typically rule on a particular issue.  This permits clients to make informed decisions and avoid animosity on issues where there is little if anything to be gained by bitter contentious litigation.

If your divorce will involve developing custody and visitation arrangements for minor children, the value of dealing reasonably with the other parent cannot be overstated.  One important factor that Texas divorce judges look to when developing custody and visitation arrangements is a parent’s ability and willingness to encourage a continuous and ongoing relationship with the other parent.  When family law judges are presented with evidence that a parent is attempting to alienate the child from the other parent, the court will often give such conduct significant weight when developing custody and visitation orders.  The court will apply the “best interest” of the child standard and will generally presume that frequent and continuing contact with both parents is in the best interested of minor children.

While taking the “high road” and seeking an amicable arrangement on custody and visitations orders with the other parent is always preferable because it is easier on minor children, some issues generally promote more contentious disputes.  If either parent has a history of domestic violence, child neglect or abuse, substance abuse or similar types of issues, the safety and well-being of the children may necessitate limited access by one parent or even supervised visitation.  The parent against who such allegations are made often will aggressively contest such restrictive arrangements.  If you are involved in a divorce with these sorts of child custody issues, it is important to have an experienced Texas child custody lawyer because the case may proceed to trial.

Whether you are involved in a divorce with contentious child custody issues or you are seeking to reach an amicable child custody and visitation settlement, Texas family law attorney Alex Tyra offers a free consultation so that he can help you understand your rights and options.  We invite you to contact us in our Longview, Texas office at 903-753-7499 or visit our website and submit a case contact form.

Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?

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Although an increasing number of couples are entering into prenuptial agreements prior to marriage, there is still a feeling among many that prenuptial agreements undermine the full commitment or trust that is fundamental to a marital relationship.  When considering a marital partnership, it can be helpful to draw an analogy to business partners – marriage is a particularly expansive form of business partnership involving both the personal and professional aspects of a couple’s lives.

Few business partners would consider entering into a partnership without an agreement that delineates matters like the initial contributions of each party, sharing of profits, responsibility for liabilities, management duties, process for voting or separation and so forth.  When considered in this light, the notion of entering into a far more extensive partnership like marriage without establishing the expectations of each party if the partnership should dissolve seems almost reckless.  A prenuptial agreement is not a hedge against commitment to one’s marriage, but insurance that provides security and predictability if disaster strikes.  It would be silly not to buy insurance because of a fear that acknowledging the risk might make it more probably that something catastrophic might occur.

These types of marital contracts can be a way to provide both parties with peace of mind, fairness and predictability when the relationship is strong and secure as opposed to trying to resolve issues through contested litigation if a marriage does deteriorate.  When divorce proceedings become highly contested because the parties cannot agree on key financial issues like alimony (spousal support, spousal maintenance), property division, responsibility for debts, business ownership and other important matters involving your finances and property, the conflict can drive up attorney fees and litigation expenses.  When this occurs, there is less of the marital estate left for the parties to split and use when rebuilding following a divorce.

While the value of a prenuptial agreement in Texas may derive merely from the predictability it provides, some situations make it extremely prudent to consider such a pre-marital agreement, including the following:

  • Either spouse expects to receive a substantial inheritance
  • One spouse will earn a significantly higher income or be the sole income earner
  • Either party enters the marriage with substantial assets and/or has a high net worth
  • A marital partner has an established business
  • One or both partners have prior marriages with children
  • A spouse owns property especially income producing property
  • Either partner has a relatively high debt to income ratio compared to the other spouse
  • Husband or wife has a high risk occupation

While not every Texas marital partnership justifies a prenuptial agreement, it is important to seek legal advice regarding the merits of a “prenup” depending on your specific situation.  Texas family law attorney Alex Tyra offers a free consultation during which he can advise you about whether a prenuptial agreement is right for you.  Mr. Tyra also handles challenges to prenuptial agreements.  We invite you to contact us in our Longview office at 903-753-7499 or visit our website and submit a case contact form.

 

Deciding Upon Your Home In A Divorce

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Divorce is an aspect of life that many couples, and their families are beginning to have to come to terms with more each day. When an individual gets married they usually do not have divorce in the back of their mind, or how to properly take care of themselves before, during, and potentially after the marriage is over. However, divorce is not only something that individuals have to deal with personally, but also legally. With studies and statistics now concluding that one out of three couples in the United States become divorced it is important to begin with the end in mind. However, what should you do concerning your home when you are in the process of a divorce?

“Home Is Where The Heart Is”

It has always been said that, “home is where the heart is”. Yet, what really happens when the home is now becoming divorced? Usually, divorce is about your legal separation from your former spouse, including separating your assets accordingly. The majority of the time, your home, and many things that you purchase, or invest in are usually under both spouses names, which usually means that they can either be split in half, or that a barter of sorts can take place. However, when you have a home you need to consider a few factors before actually keeping, or selling your home.

Weighing The Options

When a divorce is taking place people usually have two common emotions: anger, and sadness. These two emotions the majority of the time can cause people to make rash decisions that they normally wouldn’t. When it comes down to your home individuals either want to keep, or sell it during their divorce. However, there are issues with both if they are not thought out properly. When an individual wants to sell their home quickly in the midst of a divorce they usually take a price that is well cut under what their home is actually worth, or do not fully consider what they have to do after they sell their home. When an individual wants to keep their home they are usually still in a state of emotional attachment to the past relationship, which includes the house. However, a spouse can always want to keep the house in order to make the children feel stability during the divorce, due to a school system, their commute to work, or a multitude of reasons.

If you or a loved one that is going through a divorce are considering either action it is important to sit down with an experienced divorce attorney today in order to talk about your options, and the potential with each decision.

Contact The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C. For a Free Consultation When you need assistance from an experienced attorney or if you need to better understand you legal options, contact The Law Office of Alex Tyra, P.C., at (903) 753-7499.  All initial consultations are free.  Phone calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.