Decatur Family Law and Probate Attorney
Property division often takes center stage during divorce, but debt allocation holds equal significance. If you’re dissolving a marriage in Texas, you need to understand which obligations qualify as marital debt and how courts assign responsibility. Community vs....
Bringing a new romantic partner into your life after a custody order is in place can influence how a court evaluates your parenting environment. Judges are primarily concerned with ensuring a stable and safe atmosphere for your child. Because of that, your...
Probate is important for transferring a deceased person's assets to the rightful heirs. While the process is necessary, delays can make it longer and more stressful. Understanding what causes these delays and how to avoid them can help speed up the process. Missing...
Dividing property during a divorce can be difficult, especially when one spouse attempts to hide money, property or other financial interests. This can be a serious concern in high-asset divorces, but hidden assets can occur in any situation where there is a lack of...
Guardianship can be a big step that is important, but in some cases, it limits a person's rights. In Texas, there are several options that give support without taking full control. These alternatives often work well when someone just needs help with certain tasks....
A probate court is a legal institution that focuses on handling matters related to a deceased person’s estate. It specifically deals with the distribution of assets, the management of the estate, and resolving any disputes that may arise. The court’s role is to ensure...
Child custody is a critical issue for parents who are separated, whether through divorce or because they were never married. Unmarried parents often have questions about their rights regarding child custody in Texas. In Texas, the law provides a framework for both...
Pets are beloved members of our family and the thought of parting with our pets can be devastating. It is not uncommon for people to stay in unhappy marriages because they cannot stand the thought of potentially being parted from their pets. Texas considers pets...
In our state, parents navigating divorce or separation must decide how to manage child custody and parenting responsibilities. Two commonly recognized approaches for handling child custody, co-parenting and parallel parenting, offer different frameworks for...
You have signed the divorce papers, established custody arrangements and created a new normal for your family. Then, a troubling thought emerges: who would raise your children if something happened to you? For divorced parents in Texas, this question carries unique...
