Many Decatur residents face tough choices when they need to challenge guardianship. Whether you disagree with a current guardian's actions or believe a loved one no longer needs this oversight, Texas law gives you clear paths to contest these arrangements. What is a...
Decatur Family Law and Probate Attorney
How to argue against a custody modification request
Facing a child custody modification request can be incredibly stressful. If the outcome of that request doesn’t go in your favor, then you could see your time with your child and the quality of that time significantly diminished. That’s why you need to be prepared to...
Does Texas use equitable distribution of property in divorce?
Dividing property can become one of the most demanding parts of a divorce. In Texas, the principle of equitable distribution serves as a guide for dividing marital assets (community property) in a manner that is fair. To be clear, this is not necessarily equal, but...
How can wasteful dissipation affect your divorce?
Bitterness and resentment are not uncommon feelings between divorcing spouses. Sadly, these negative emotions often lead to irresponsible and sometimes irrational behavior, such as recklessly spending money. One spouse may feel spiteful after the other files for...
Probate vs non-probate assets: What’s the difference?
When someone passes away, their assets typically go through a distribution process that follows their wishes or state law. This court-supervised procedure called probate ensures a fair distribution of the deceased’s assets, whether they left a will or not. However,...
