When Texas couples are going through a divorce, many challenging emotional issues come up that can crowd out more practical concerns. The added worry over what assets they may lose, such as the family home or the car, can be stressful. But knowing how the court will...
Texas child custody laws are unique in that they use different verbiage for terms such as “child custody” and “visitation.” You can make informed decisions regarding your child in your divorce if you have a good understanding of Texas child custody laws. Joint...
A lot of contentious issues can arise during a divorce, such as child custody and property division. The issue of alimony can also be a difficult problem to deal with, so it’s important to understand that not all spousal support is created equally. During the divorce...
Retirement plans have for many decades now been a common benefit employers offer their employees. Many Wise County residents from different walks of life and lines of work will have some sort of retirement plan. While these are often 401(k)s or other plans with a set...
Small businesses have always been important to the American economy. Many of these are family-owned businesses, often run by a husband and wife. They may have gotten married earlier in life and then decided to start a business when it seemed financially viable. If...
When a parent passes away not only do you have to deal with the tremendous grief of losing a parent, but you often have to deal with their estate. Many Decatur area residents have spent the time to create their estate plan which can make it easier for a family during...
It is better to have a will than to not have one. A valid will is the best way to ensure that your property is distributed the way you wish, and it makes things much easier for your loved ones when they have your detailed and legally binding instructions....
As most Texans know, the state uses the community property approach to value and divide marital assets. An important step in using this approach is to properly and fairly value the marital estate. Many couples use the property valuation step to needlessly prolong the...
Divorce can be complicated, especially for those that have been married for decades. And, if one even has a passing interest in divorce headlines, the process seems like one big fight between two people that used to be in love. However, divorce does not have to be...
The divorce process is not instantaneous. From the time that you tell your spouse that you'd like to get a divorce to the time when it is finalized, you may still technically be married for months. Many couples are no longer living together at this time, but they are...
