Whether you have joint or sole custody of your child, you have certain rights and obligations when it comes to international travel with your child. In this blog post, we will explain some of the options you have if your former spouse wants to take your child overseas...
An estate administrator has important duties associated with settling the estate and handling probate. At times, however, an executor may die. While this contingency is rare, it can complicate estate administration and probate. Naming a successor executor may avoid...
Divorce can be difficult for everyone involved. For minor children, who have no say and no control, it is a source of extreme upheaval and oftentimes anxiety or depression. Because it can impact children deeply, it is important to handle informing them about the...
Many people think that only those with large estates must worry about estate planning. Because of this, some people with small estates do not have wills. A small estate affidavit is a tool that heirs can use to avoid probate on certain small estates. Which estates...
If you are going through a divorce in our state, you wonder how your property will be divided between you and your spouse. Texas is one of the few states that recognizes community property laws, which means that most of the property acquired during the marriage...
Divorce can take a huge toll on you financially. Many Texas residents avoid divorce because they are afraid of not being able to survive financially as a single person. This is understandable, especially if your spouse was the primary income earner. Worrying about...
Learning how to co-parent with your ex can be a difficult transition period. How amicable your relationship is post-divorce can affect how you manage transfers with your kids. While some parents choose to have the pick-ups and drop-offs outlined within the parenting...
Texas has a simplified form of probate known as “Muniment of Title” for those whose circumstances meet certain thresholds. This can be important for many people who do not want to go through the complexities of probate if it is not necessary and meet the other...
Divorce is a significant adjustment for all family members, including your kids. If you and your spouse plan to co-parent, you will have custody exchange days. Many parents dread exchanges, particularly if they tend to fight with their former partner. While custody...
Probate is an essential part of the process after a person has died and their assets must be distributed. In Texas, there are certain requirements based on the law that must be met for the will to be probated. Some of these requirements are the same in every case, but...
