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Retirement accounts built during a marriage are community property in Texas, and dividing a 401k or pension usually requires a QDRO to split the funds correctly.

IRAs work a little differently, since the awarded portion can simply roll over into a new account without that extra order.

Stock options and deferred compensation earned during the marriage can still be divided even if they vest after the divorce is final.

Ready to talk about your options? Contact JM Law Group, P.C. at 214-393-7049 or visit www.thejmlawgroup.com for a free case evaluation.

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Debt division in Texas divorces is not always straightforward.

Courts look at who accumulated the debt, who can pay it, and whether one spouse wasted marital funds along the way.

The final decree also has to capture every asset clearly, or it could end up back in court later.

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Valuing a business in a Texas divorce is not as simple as looking at a bank statement.

Courts consider personal goodwill, separate property claims, and even investment accounts and cryptocurrency as part of the estate.

If a spouse hides money or wastes marital funds, the other spouse may be entitled to a larger share of what is left.

Contact The JM Law Group, P.C. today for a free case evaluation. Call 214-393-7049 or visit www.thejmlawgroup.com.

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Custody orders in Texas can always be modified when it is in the best interest of the child.

Courts want to know what has materially changed since the last order, not old arguments that have already been settled.

Once an order exists, it is also enforceable, and there are clear steps to take when the other parent is not following it.

Contact The JM Law Group, P.C. today for a free case evaluation. Call 214-393-7049 or visit www.thejmlawgroup.com.

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Texas child support is calculated using a straightforward formula based on the paying parent's income and number of children, and you can estimate yours right now with the AG's online calculator.

Missing payments comes with serious consequences, including contempt of court, jail time, license suspension, and accruing arrearage. The divorce timeline ranges from 60 days for an agreed case to over a year if assets are contested.

Child support obligations typically run until your child turns 18 or graduates high school, whichever is later, making it one of the longest-lasting outcomes of your divorce.

Schedule your free case evaluation today at www.thejmlawgroup.com or call 214-393-7049.

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In Texas, conservatorship determines both decision-making authority and who has the right to decide where the child's primary residence is, typically one parent and often with a geographic restriction.

Courts use the Holly B. Adams framework to make this determination, weighing factors like each parent's ability, the child's preferences, and overall best interest.

Parents who reach their own agreements often get outcomes that work better for their family than what a judge would impose, and Texas law fully supports those customized arrangements.

Schedule your free case evaluation today at www.thejmlawgroup.com or call 214-393-7049.

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Texas child custody is made up of three independent tracks: physical custody, legal custody (conservatorship), and child support, and they run parallel without overriding one another.

Courts presume joint managing conservatorship, but in cases involving family violence a sole conservator may be appointed, and the best interest of the child standard guided by Holly v. Adams is the ultimate deciding factor.

Whether you reach an agreement with the other parent or litigate, understanding all three components puts you in a far stronger position throughout the process.

Schedule your free case evaluation today at www.thejmlawgroup.com or call 214-393-7049.

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Texas is a community property state, meaning everything acquired during your marriage is presumed to belong to both spouses and is subject to division.

Understanding what qualifies as separate property, such as pre-marital assets, inheritance, or gifts, can significantly affect how your assets are divided.

Texas courts apply the just and right equitable standard when dividing property, and the inception of title rule determines whether an asset is community or separate.

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Dividing property in a Texas divorce starts with one fundamental rule: everything is presumed community property unless you can prove otherwise, and the burden of that proof falls entirely on you.

From protecting inherited assets to negotiating whether to sell the family home or buy out your spouse, every decision in the property division process has lasting financial consequences.

And when fault-based grounds are at play, a judge can award a disproportionate share of the estate, making the strategy you choose at the start of your case matter significantly.

Schedule your free case evaluation today at www.thejmlawgroup.com or call 214-393-7049.

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