Child custody and visitation is the foundation for many disputes in Texas. Because emotions will inevitably run high during a divorce and people might be at odds as to where the child will live, how often a non-custodial parent will see the child and what the future...
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The various steps involved in drafting a will
A will is an important legal document to have; it helps ensure the wishes of the estate planner are accomplished and that their loved ones are cared for. Setting up a will can be complex but trained guidance can help make it simple for the estate planner to set up a...
How to show you’re committed to shared parenting
Shared parenting is the ideal situation when parents in Texas separate but it isn't always easy for the noncustodial parent to get their court-ordered time with their children. The good news is, noncustodial parents have rights. There are some things you can do to...
Child support modification: How to ask for help and the process that comes with it
When Texas couples who have children go through a divorce, one of the parties will often be asked to pay child support. This is usually assigned to the parent that does not hold custody of the child. Unfortunately, this requirement is often rushed and thus places a...
Is your incentive trust flexible enough?
Many parents who use incentive trusts want to make sure that their heirs still have gainful employment. For instance, a parent may know they could leave their child enough money to live off without working. They don’t want the child to lose all motivation, though, so...
Why parenting plans should include visitation transportation
Divorcees in Texas should clearly outline the transportation provisions for visitation when they collaborate on a custody agreement. Taking the time to do so will help eliminate future confusion when it is time to ensure that children get to and from visits with their...
What should you do if your ex-partner isn’t following a court agreement?
You have two children with your ex-spouse, and you love them very much. You do everything in your power to make sure they have everything they need. Unfortunately, your ex-spouse has started to cause problems. Last week, there were three days that she was late...
What’s better: Equitable or equal distribution of your assets to your heirs?
Your two children always were very different from each other, even when they were young. Now that they’re adults, nothing much has changed. Your love for each of them is very different -- but equal. Should your estate plans reflect that equal love via an equal...
Keeping retirement in mind when getting a divorce
If you are getting divorced in Texas, most of your community property estates that were earned during marriage will be split 50-50 between you and your ex. Social Security benefits, on the other hand, are only available to spouses who were married for at least 10...
Co-parenting a teenager takes teamwork
When you go through a divorce, you end your romantic relationship, but you’ll still have a parenting relationship if you share children. When there’s a teen in the picture, you have to think carefully about how the co-parenting relationship is going to work. There...