On behalf of Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler | May 22, 2020 | Divorce, High-Asset Divorce and Property Division
A divorced spouse in Texas may find that their credit score has dropped by 50 points or more. However, there’s no separate credit grading category for divorcees that causes this to happen. This change in creditworthiness is usually created by the apportionment...
On behalf of Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler | May 14, 2020 | Divorce
People often try to apply a standard divorce rate to all Americans. For instance, you may have heard the oft-cited (and inaccurate) claim that 50% of marriages end in divorce. There are a lot of problems with thinking of it this way. The truth is that different...
On behalf of Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler | Apr 27, 2020 | Divorce
Lawyers are trained to solve problems while finding solutions that meet the best interests of their clients. However, an attorney experienced in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) also looks for opportunities for healing and growth along the way. While many...
On behalf of Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler | Apr 21, 2020 | Divorce
When you divorced, you and your ex decided it was best if the children lived with you throughout the school year and spent a few months in the summer in your co-parent’s home. It made sense at the time, given both of your work schedules, the great school the kids...
On behalf of Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler | Apr 17, 2020 | Divorce
It’s a common misconception that litigation is the only way to dissolve a marriage. Most divorcing couples find that mediation is the best approach, as it allows them to maintain control over the process while avoiding the tension that’s typically associated with a...
On behalf of Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler | Apr 1, 2020 | Divorce
The old adage about 50% of marriages eventually ending up in divorce isn’t right. It’s actually about 39%, according to many statisticians, and it’s been trending downward for a while. The spike was due in part to the easing of divorce laws and social stigmas, but...
On behalf of Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler | Mar 24, 2020 | Divorce
Collaborating when you’re going through divorce might seem like it’s impossible. After all, part of the reason that you’re divorcing is because you don’t get along. Still, as someone who wants to save money and to be able to move forward without lasting financial...
On behalf of Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler | Mar 1, 2020 | Divorce
Your marriage is on the rocks and you’ve tried everything to fix it. Rather than continue to hope for the best, it may be time to ask your spouse for a divorce. It’s a big step in your life, but it could be just what you need to regain your happiness. If you’re ready...
On behalf of Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler | Feb 27, 2020 | Divorce
The idea that money, power and relationships often intertwine may be no surprise. If real life has not taught us this, movies from Citizen Kane to Pretty Women, and countless others long before and after, use sex and money as a go-to subject to attract audiences....
On behalf of Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler | Feb 11, 2020 | Divorce
When you file for divorce, it is common for one spouse to leave the marital home and for communication between the spouses to drastically decrease. It’s completely normal if you want to cease interacting with your ex unless absolutely necessary during a divorce....
