Which is Worse? Raising Children in a Bad Marriage or Divorce

Posted by Marci Martinez & filed under Blog.

When it comes to raising children in a bad marriage, the question of whether it is better for parents to stay together or go through a divorce can be a difficult one to answer.  There is a compelling argument that staying in a bad marriage can harm children more than their parents’ divorce. The Impact… Read more »

Business Divorce: What You Need To Know

Posted by Marci Martinez & filed under Blog.

Business partnerships can be like marriages. You start with the best of intentions, but sometimes things don’t work out, and a “business divorce” becomes necessary. Whether it’s a married couple that started a business during their marriage or a business partnership that’s breaking up, the process can be complicated and contentious. In this blog, we’ll… Read more »

Succession Planning for Small Businesses

Posted by Marci Martinez & filed under Blog.

If you own a small business, you know that someday, the ownership will transfer to another person or group of people. You will want to retire someday and the business will likely outlast your lifespan.  A transfer could be to a family member, a sale to a key employee, or a sale to an outside… Read more »

Can I Date During the Divorce Process?

Posted by Marci Martinez & filed under Blog.

A question many divorce lawyers hear from their clients is “Can I date during the divorce process?” There is no law that says a divorcing person cannot date, but it is highly recommended that you wait until the divorce is final before beginning to date. There are many good reasons for this. Wasting of Community… Read more »

Divorce and a Family Business

Posted by Marci Martinez & filed under Blog.

If you and your spouse own a family business, your divorce will have an impact on that business. Texas is a community property state. Therefore, if it is a business you own together, it will have to be divided in a way that both you and your spouse will receive half of it. What are… Read more »