Your heirs will appreciate the time you took to plan your estate and examine your options for distributing assets. Failure to do this could jeopardize its value for the people you care about. Knowing how to prepare your estate may not only improve your satisfaction...
Dishonesty leads to many divorces. And while you might be heartbroken over the lies that your spouse has told you, starting the process of ending your marriage may not bring an end to the deception. In fact, a lot of people who seek divorce find themselves frustrated...
Estate planning is an ongoing process that will stretch the entirety of your lifetime. Consistently maintaining your plan will enable it to function the way you intend. Forgetting to update your plan can have detrimental consequences that jeopardize its value. Knowing...
When going through divorce, the most trying task is usually asset division, especially for childless couples. During this process, it is possible that your spouse may attempt to hide assets from you to avoid paying the full amount of alimony. How do you spot these red...
Divorce is a stressful process, and it is natural to focus on managing the issues right in front of you. However, it is also a process during which you might want to think about the future of your estate. The law might automatically exclude your former spouse and...
While Texas has no-fault divorce, it also allows you to file a fault-based divorce for seven reasons. According to the American Psychological Association, the trigger for the end of a marriage is adultery in 20-40% of cases. It makes sense then that cheating is one of...
Parents have a responsibility to always do what is best for their children’s wellbeing. However, when it comes to divorce, it is easy for parents to lose sight of what their children need. Under Texas Family Code Sec. 153.102, courts must always prioritize the best...
The building block of any effective estate plan is your will. This document will travel through the Texas probate court system, where a judge makes certain the wishes you put in place come to fruition. However, some elements you may think go into a will do not belong...
There are numerous different ways to potentially go through your divorce process, such as mediation, arbitration or collaborative divorce. It is possible to further maximize the chances of a good outcome by having the adequate preparation necessary for facing the...
When you split from your husband or wife in Texas and the two of you share a child, you may need to create a formal custody arrangement outlining which parent has possession of your shared child and when. If you and your ex do not agree to custody terms, then the...
