The Benke Law Blog

Generally, when starting the process of divorce, you have a couple of options. You can get an initial divorce attorney consultation that doesn’t cost much and will give you an idea of what to expect. You can get an in-depth analysis that covers your case, the divorce process, mitigating circumstances and likely outcomes.

A prenuptial agreement is a contract that is signed by prospective spouses in regard to the division of assets and property should the dissolution of their marriage occur. For a prenuptial agreement to be valid, it must be finalized before the marriage takes place. Who can benefit from these contracts and what does Texas law...

A divorce is a complicated situation, and every case is different. No matter what the situation, whether the divorce is contested or not, there will always be a wide range of factors that will help the judge assign what he believes to be a fair alimony payment. That’s why you need an uncontested divorce attorney...

Divorce is difficult for both parties involved. To ensure that your divorce proceedings flow as smoothly as possible, avoid these common mistakes. While you may be tempted to leave your accounts combined until the divorce is finalized, that’s a mistake. Separate all of your accounts into individual ones. While a judge will later rule on...

You have been through a long divorce process, but your legal battles may not be over. Changing circumstances after the divorce may require a modification of the divorce decree. Finding a good divorce lawyer in San Antonio, TX, is essential to changing your divorce decree, keeping your ex-spouse from modifying the decree, or taking the necessary...

Everyone experiences issues with their marriage at one point or another. However, when our marital challenges become too overwhelming, it’s important to take a breath and consider our options. The two main paths that most couples will explore are a legal separation or divorce. These terms are often thrown around during difficult times and sometimes...

It’s true that divorce is complicated, emotional, stressful, and necessary in most cases. With all of the confusion surrounding divorce, it can be easy to get wrapped up in other people’s divorce stories. But to stay organized, balanced, and prepared during a divorce, it’s important to know your rights. Men will often feel as though...

Anyone who has been through a divorce knows how stressful the process can be. Whether you are preparing to file for divorce or you’re in the midst of one, you probably have a lot of questions about divorce, along with some uncertainties about your future and the future of your children, if you have them....

No one ever expects their relationship to end after getting married, and yet even in this day and age, around 39 percent of marriages in the United States end in divorce. Though divorce is never enjoyable for anyone involved, there’s always a reason for it. When you take a look at many couples’ divorces, some...