Digital Assets During Divorce

Digital Assets During Divorce

Digital assets are a huge part of our everyday lives.  The pictures on your iPhone, your Netflix account, documents saved in Dropbox, your Kindle library, and your Instagram page are all examples of digital assets. While it may seem that digital assets are...
What happens with the house?

What happens with the house?

One of the most common questions we are asked in divorce cases is: What happens with the house?  There are several important factors that go into answering this question.  First, is the house community property or separate property?  The house is community property if...
Can I keep the house?

Can I keep the house?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions I hear during divorce consultations.  The answer is much more complicated than a simple yes or no.  There are several questions that need to be answered first: Is the house community property or separate...
What is an inventory and appraisement?

What is an inventory and appraisement?

When a couple divorces, one of the key issues is determining how property and debt should be divided. Often, one spouse or the other has handled the finances in the family and the other spouse has little or no idea what assets and debts actually exist.  In the...
The problem with separate property….

The problem with separate property….

Texas is a community property state, and there is a presumption that ALL property in the name of either party at the time of divorce is community property.  Certain types of property are classified as separate property, specifically any property owned before the...