Clark Law Group

06/10/2026

When a marital estate includes investment portfolios, business interests, and executive compensation, a standard "50/50" mindset can be a multi-million dollar mistake.

Texas law doesn't guarantee an equal split; it requires a "just and right" division. In complex cases, this can result in a significantly disproportionate award depending on the facts of the case and the quality of the financial tracing performed.

Our latest guide explores the 5 most critical issues facing high-net-worth individuals in North Texas, including the 2025 appellate ruling on deferred compensation.

Read the full analysis here:
🔗 clarklawyer.com/blog/five-issues-to-address-in-a-texas-high-asset-divorce/

Preparing for a high-asset divorce in Dallas? Learn about business valuation, separate property tracing, and tax-efficient strategies to protect your wealth.

06/04/2026

🧮 Valuing a traditional pension in a divorce is not as simple as looking at a bank statement. Because it represents a promise of future income, determining its "present value" requires expert actuarial math.

Whether your case requires the Taggart formula or the Berry formula, applying the wrong method can cost you tens of thousands of dollars in future income.

Learn how we handle complex retirement valuation for professionals in the DFW metro:
🔗 clarklawyer.com/blog/valuing-pensions-and-other-retirement-plans-in-a-texas-divorce/



𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺; 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦.

Learn how pensions and retirement plans are valued in a Texas divorce. Explore Taggart/Berry formulas, actuarial present value, and Dallas-area employer plans.

05/27/2026

🏠 When filing for divorce in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one of the most common misconceptions we hear is that everything is automatically split 50/50.

Texas is a community property state, but the law actually requires a "just and right" division of assets. This means a judge has the discretion to divide property in a way they deem fair, which can result in a 55/45 or 60/40 split depending on the specific facts of your case.

Read our foundational guide to understand how Texas courts classify assets and what you can do to ensure your separate property remains yours:
🔗 clarklawyer.com/blog/what-is-community-property-in-a-texas-divorce/

For a strategic evaluation of your property division, call us at 469-906-2266.

Understand the community property presumption in Texas. Learn the difference between community and separate property, tracing rules, and how DFW courts divide assets.

05/12/2026

📉 Did you know that a standard divorce decree is often not enough to actually transfer retirement funds?

To divide a 401(k), 403(b), or traditional pension without triggering massive IRS taxes or early withdrawal penalties, you need a highly specific legal document called a QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order).

Missing plan-specific rules or failing to address survivor benefits can be an incredibly costly error. Read our new guide to see how we help clients secure their retirement assets during a Texas divorce.

🔗 clarklawyer.com/blog/qualified-domestic-relations-order-qdro/



𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺; 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦.

Learn how a QDRO works in a Texas divorce to divide 401(k)s and pensions tax-free. Get property division guidance from Clark Law Group in Dallas.

05/12/2026

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05/06/2026

Protecting your financial legacy during a divorce isn’t about hiding assets—it’s about the authoritative and strategic preservation of the life you have worked decades to build.

In the DFW metroplex, the transition from marriage to divorce involves a complex shift in property rights. From understanding the "Standing Orders" in Dallas and Collin Counties to performing forensic asset tracing, there are clear legal steps you can take to protect your separate property and business interests.

Read our latest guide on the strategies we use to preserve our clients' financial health:
🔗 clarklawyer.com/blog/asset-protection-strategies-during-texas-divorce-proceedings/

For a calm and competent evaluation of your property division case, contact us at 469-906-2266.



𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺; 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦.

Protect your separate property and business interests during a Texas divorce. Explore strategies for tracing, temporary orders, and avoiding commingling.

05/06/2026

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04/28/2026

💙 Your child's financial future matters — and so does getting child support right from the start.

Child support in Texas is more than just a number. It's calculated based on income, taxes, health expenses, and your child's specific needs. And if those circumstances change, the order can — and should — change too.

At Clark Law Group, our Dallas child support attorneys help parents on both sides of this process:

✅ Establishing fair initial support orders
✅ Enforcing orders when payments aren't being made
✅ Modifying orders when income or life situations change
✅ Protecting your rights if public assistance is involved
✅ Addressing support for children with special needs

Getting it right at the beginning means fewer trips back to court — and more stability for your child.

Attorney Stephen Clark and our team are here 7 days a week to answer your questions and guide you through the process.

📖 Learn more: https://clarklawyer.com/family-law/child-support/

04/15/2026

Going through a divorce in Texas? Your retirement account may be on the table — but probably not ALL of it.

This is one of the biggest surprises people face during divorce. They've spent decades building up a 401(k), pension, or IRA — and suddenly they're wondering how much of it belongs to their spouse.

The answer depends on more than most people realize:

✅ Texas does NOT require a 50/50 split — courts use a "just and right" standard
✅ Only contributions made DURING the marriage are community property
✅ Pre-marital retirement savings can be protected as separate property
✅ The TYPE of account (401k, IRA, pension) determines HOW it's divided
✅ A QDRO is required to divide most employer plans — without it, serious problems can follow

Attorney Stephen Clark just published a detailed guide breaking all of this down in plain English — including the tax consequences most people never consider.

📖 Read the full article: https://clarklawyer.com/blog/is-my-former-spouse-entitled-to-part-of-my-retirement-in-texas/

04/03/2026

Your children are your world — and when custody is on the line, you deserve a fighter in your corner. 💙

At Clark Law Group, we understand that child custody (called "conservatorship" in Texas) is often the most emotionally charged part of any divorce or separation. Whether you're seeking joint custody, sole custody, or need to modify an existing arrangement, we're here to protect your parental rights every step of the way.

Attorney Stephen Clark and our team work closely with Dallas-area parents to build parenting plans that put children's best interests first — while making sure YOUR rights are protected.

✅ Legal & Physical Custody Guidance
✅ Joint & Sole Conservatorship
✅ Custody Modifications
✅ Out-of-State Relocation Disputes
✅ Father's Rights Advocacy

Facing a custody battle? Don't go it alone.
📞 469-906-2266
🔗 Learn more: https://clarklawyer.com/family-law/child-custody/