Post Divorce: When Issues Don’t Get Fully Resolved In Your Divorce
Untangling from marriage to another person is messy. It is emotionally exhausting, and it’s not uncommon for those navigating a divorce to shift into survival mode as they try to get to the light at the end of the tunnel. It is also not uncommon for a final divorce decree to be less than perfect. At Guajardo Khoury Family Law, we strive to educate our clients so they can make informed decisions throughout the entire process. We want to help you make sure that everything gets resolved the first time.
Our founder, attorney Denise Guajardo Khoury, has dedicated her legal career to helping Houston families navigate divorce. With 25 years of experience, she has seen it all. In some instances, she has even helped clients whose initial divorce was incomplete and overlooked something that should have been resolved.
What Happens When Something Gets Overlooked In A Divorce?
A couple who is getting divorced might be hyper-focused on resolving the child custody, parenting time and support issues as these are immediate needs. In their hyper-focus, they might inadvertently overlook important issues like certain not-so-obvious assets that need to be divided assets. It is not uncommon for undivided assets to surface post-divorce. Examples can include:
- Forgotten retirement accounts from previous employers
- College savings accounts for the children
- Intellectual property rights
- Timeshare properties or vacation properties
The court retains jurisdiction over a divorce case. If an asset is overlooked and still needs to be divided, the division of the asset can still be achieved. However, it might require filing a separate lawsuit, no matter when the divorce occurred.
How Is A Modification Of A Court Order Different?
A modification of an existing court order seeks to change something that was previously agreed upon by the parties and/or ordered by the judge in a court order. For example, if a parent wants to accept a job out of state, they might need to seek a modification of their court order regarding child custody and visitation to relocate.
What Is A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)?
In the state of Texas, a qualified domestic relations order (QRDO) is a court order that orders a retirement asset to be split. A QRDO is often required in order for a retirement plan administrator to divide your retirement asset or account after a divorce.
Experienced Counsel And Advice For Post-Divorce Issues
No matter what the reason your divorce is still haunting you, whether you took the wrong approach for resolving your issues initially or you chose the wrong divorce lawyer who led you down the wrong path, it’s not too late. Even if you failed to understand the impact of the financial or custodial details in your divorce settlement, our firm’s attorney can provide advice regarding your options post-divorce. Sometimes, a fresh set of eyes and a revamped approach from a legal professional can help. Our firm’s attorney is dedicated to making sure our clients are informed about all of their options so that they can make educated decisions about the next steps.
Consult An Experienced Houston Divorce Lawyer About Your Post-Divorce Options
To schedule a confidential, no-obligation initial consultation, reach out and contact us through our website. You can also schedule an appointment by calling our office at 281-305-6381. Our team looks forward to answering your questions and telling you more about how our firm can help you with your post-divorce issues.