On behalf of Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler | Sep 1, 2020 | Divorce
Divorce proceedings in Texas can sometimes get a bit messy. The many reasons an amicable divorce proceeding can suddenly turn contentious include one spouse wanting more than what the other spouse thinks is fair, or the two do not agree on the division of time with...
On behalf of Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler | Aug 10, 2020 | Divorce
Once a Texas couple decides to divorce, their assets will be determined and divided. For some former couples without a lot of joint property, the division might not be as complicated as in some high-asset divorces, but a valuable property not to be overlooked is a...
On behalf of Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler | Jul 31, 2020 | Divorce
Prenuptial agreements have something of a bad reputation in some quarters. Many people in Texas look at prenuptial agreements as pessimistic. On the surface, they can seem to fly in the face of traditional notions of lifelong marriage and “until death do we...
On behalf of Law Office of Kathryn Figueredo Fowler | Jul 20, 2020 | Divorce
When a married couple gets a divorce in Texas, their community property acquired during marriage is split 50-50. Though the same rule does not apply to child custody, it is generally a good idea for parents to share custody and to work together with each other to...
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...
