Divorce can take a huge toll on you financially. Many Texas residents avoid divorce because they are afraid of not being able to survive financially as a single person. This is understandable, especially if your spouse was the primary income earner. Worrying about...
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Child custody: How to handle pick-ups and drop-offs
Learning how to co-parent with your ex can be a difficult transition period. How amicable your relationship is post-divorce can affect how you manage transfers with your kids. While some parents choose to have the pick-ups and drop-offs outlined within the parenting...
A simplified form of probate for some estates
Texas has a simplified form of probate known as “Muniment of Title” for those whose circumstances meet certain thresholds. This can be important for many people who do not want to go through the complexities of probate if it is not necessary and meet the other...
How to navigate a custody exchange
Divorce is a significant adjustment for all family members, including your kids. If you and your spouse plan to co-parent, you will have custody exchange days. Many parents dread exchanges, particularly if they tend to fight with their former partner. While custody...
Probate of a will: What is needed under state law?
Probate is an essential part of the process after a person has died and their assets must be distributed. In Texas, there are certain requirements based on the law that must be met for the will to be probated. Some of these requirements are the same in every case, but...
How can you communicate in a parallel parenting scenario?
Sometimes, divorce is the only solution to a negative relationship. Leaving a combative marriage benefits you, your former spouse and your children. If you have children, determining how to share custody is personal and complex, but if you have a high-conflict...
Your estate preparation could improve its value for your heirs
Your heirs will appreciate the time you took to plan your estate and examine your options for distributing assets. Failure to do this could jeopardize its value for the people you care about. Knowing how to prepare your estate may not only improve your satisfaction...
What you can do to protect yourself from lies in your divorce?
Dishonesty leads to many divorces. And while you might be heartbroken over the lies that your spouse has told you, starting the process of ending your marriage may not bring an end to the deception. In fact, a lot of people who seek divorce find themselves frustrated...
When is it necessary to update your estate plan?
Estate planning is an ongoing process that will stretch the entirety of your lifetime. Consistently maintaining your plan will enable it to function the way you intend. Forgetting to update your plan can have detrimental consequences that jeopardize its value. Knowing...
Is your spouse trying to hide assets?
When going through divorce, the most trying task is usually asset division, especially for childless couples. During this process, it is possible that your spouse may attempt to hide assets from you to avoid paying the full amount of alimony. How do you spot these red...