Decatur Family Law and Probate Attorney
Resolving child custody disputes about your children’s upbringing after a divorce can be challenging. In Texas, these disputes often focus on conservatorship, which includes decisions about school, health care and religion. Understanding the relevant issues and laws...
When someone passes away without a valid will in Texas, their estate goes through intestate succession. This means the probate court follows state laws to determine who inherits the deceased person’s assets. Intestacy can complicate the probate process, especially...
Managing conflicts during co-parenting can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can create a harmonious environment for your children. Co-parenting requires cooperation and understanding between both parents to ensure the child's well-being. Here are six...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Property division is a key issue in many Texas divorces. Courts aim for a fair and just division of assets, but the length of the marriage can significantly affect the outcome. Understanding how this factor influences property division can help individuals navigate...
When you serve as personal representative for an estate going through probate in Texas, one of your duties is to ensure the creditors of the estate get paid. This is done with probate assets. However, not all assets are included in probate. Property which is exempt...
