Decatur Family Law and Probate Attorney
Losing a loved one is difficult enough, but discovering they've left behind more debts than assets can pile on a layer of stress to your grief. If you're a family member facing this situation, you might wonder about your responsibilities and the rights of creditors....
As a parent, you have your child’s needs in mind when making decisions that impact them. This not only includes the exciting times in life, such as where they will grow up, what school they will attend and the religion they will practice, but it also includes the...
Child support payments help ensure that children receive the financial support they need from both parents. In Texas, certain life changes can make it necessary to adjust these payments. Knowing when to seek a modification can help you stay in compliance and meet your...
When a marriage ends, the last thing you want to think about is the messy business of dividing up the things you accumulated together. However, ignoring or not taking the process seriously can lead to costly mistakes, bitter disputes and a more painful divorce. In...
Probate court can be a total mystery to Texas residents who find themselves facing the need to administer an estate. Most people have little to no exposure to the American legal system in any form, outside of perhaps minor traffic tickets or maybe a personal injury...
Losing a sibling is a devastating experience. And when they leave behind a child, the emotional toll can be overwhelming. As a designated guardian, you have been entrusted with the tremendous responsibility of caring for your sibling's little one, and it is natural to...
When thinking about a divorce or going through one, parents have unique concerns, including child custody. One such question that often arises is whether Texas has a default child custody arrangement. The answer is no. Our state does not have a default child custody...
In Texas, the personal representative plays a fundamental role in the probate process after a person has died. This is often referred to as the executor. When a person writes their will, they will name a trusted individual to perform these duties. The court will...
Many believe accepting guardianship automatically means sharing a home with their ward, usually a loved one. While this living arrangement has potential benefits, Texas law does not explicitly require guardians to live with their wards. A guardian’s primary...
When parents get a divorce, courts generally prefer that both parents stay actively involved in the child’s life. A joint physical and legal custody arrangement is often preferred to make sure both parents get equal time with their child, as well as the right to make...
