Divorce Matters
May 5, 2026
In a Texas divorce, the tax treatment of stock options depends on whether they are ISOs or NSOs. ISOs can lose favorable tax status if transferred, while NSOs are taxed as ordinary income upon exercise. Understanding these differences is critical for accurate valuation and fair allocation.
Divorce Matters
May 4, 2026
Change-in-control provisions can significantly impact divorce outcomes in Texas by accelerating the vesting of executive equity compensation during mergers or acquisitions. The timing of a divorce decree relative to such events can determine whether substantial financial gains are treated as community or separate
Divorce Matters
May 1, 2026
Dividing equity compensation from multiple employers in a Texas divorce requires separate analysis of each award under Texas Family Code rules. Courts evaluate vesting schedules, tax impacts, and plan restrictions, while pre-IPO equity adds valuation uncertainty. Proper documentation and expert guidance are critical to ensure fair property division.
Divorce Matters
April 30, 2026
Clawback provisions can dramatically impact Texas divorce settlements involving executive compensation. If a company later demands repayment of bonuses or equity already divided, the executive often bears the full financial burden. Proper planning, risk allocation, and precise decree language are essential to protect both spouses.
Divorce Matters
April 29, 2026
Golden parachutes, phantom stock, and SARs can significantly impact high-net-worth divorces in Texas. Courts often treat these executive compensation benefits as community property, requiring complex valuation and tax analysis. Proper structuring—especially around contingent payouts and IRC tax rules—is essential to ensure equitable division and avoid costly disputes.
Divorce Matters
April 28, 2026
In Texas, damages for defective goods may include direct losses, repair or replacement costs, consequential damages like lost profits, and incidental expenses. When claims fall under the DTPA, plaintiffs may also recover enhanced damages and attorney’s fees, significantly increasing the overall value of a commercial dispute.
Divorce Matters
April 28, 2026
A breach of implied warranty of merchantability claim in Texas allows buyers to recover damages when goods are defective or unfit for ordinary use. To succeed, plaintiffs must prove the defect existed at sale and caused losses, often using documentation, expert analysis, and strategic litigation alongside contract and DTPA claims.
Divorce Matters
April 28, 2026
In Texas, DTPA claims often provide stronger legal leverage than breach of warranty because they allow for enhanced damages, attorney’s fees, and broader claims based on deceptive conduct. However, combining DTPA and warranty claims frequently creates the most effective litigation strategy for defective goods and misrepresentation disputes.
Divorce Matters
April 28, 2026
Cohabitation agreements in Texas protect unmarried Houston couples from accidentally creating a common law marriage. Learn what a cohabitation agreement covers, who needs one, and how it works under Texas Family Code Section 2.401.
Divorce Matters
April 28, 2026
How property is divided when a common law marriage ends in divorce in Texas. Covers community vs. separate property, the disputed start date, business interests, real estate, retirement accounts, and reimbursement claims for Houston-area couples.
