Houston Divorce And Family Law Blog
What are your rights as a grandparent?
As a grandparent, you likely play an important role in the life of your grandchildren. In some situations, however, your grandchild’s parent or parents may try to keep you out of his or her life. While decisions regarding who a child can and cannot interact with...
Can you avoid estate taxes?
One nagging thought that may remain in your head throughout the estate planning process is that many of the assets you have earmarked for your beneficiaries will inevitably go towards paying the estate's taxes. Yet, is this truly the case? As one of the primary goals...
How do women benefit from a simpler divorce?
When it comes to the end of marriage, there are many different factors to think about, whether you are preparing for a divorce or are already in the middle of the process. In fact, the divorce process is especially challenging for some people and it is helpful to...
3 tips for choosing a child custody exchange site
If you and your ex-spouse have a joint custody of your children, you must swap the kids at the beginnings and ends of your parenting time. Even if you did not have a particularly bitter divorce, the custody exchange has the potential to cause friction between you and...
Forming a custody agreement that fulfills a child’s needs
Divorce creates unique challenges for families in Texas who must decide how to arrange the care of their children. Parents must juggle many factors that may include relocation, careers and the individual needs of each child in their family. Parents that prioritize...
Estate considerations following a divorce
Estate planning is a task that many in Texas often do not look forward to. One need only consider the fact that (according to Gallup) barely only 44% of American adults actually have a will. The reason why may be due to the fact that estate planning goes far beyond...
Divorce and property division as a business owner
When it comes to the distribution of marital property, every state is different so it is imperative to review the laws in Texas. Some people do not prepare for the division of marital property and this is often challenging for those with a high net worth and...
How can you protect assets in a Texas divorce?
You want to divorce amicably from your current spouse, but you may anticipate a fight in the weeks ahead. Have you protected your assets from your soon-to-be-ex's reach? Safeguard the hard work you invested in building your assets. Take quick action to start the next...
4 tips on coping with divorce
If you find yourself in the midst of a divorce from your spouse, you might feel overwhelmed about your future. Going through a divorce is one of the most emotionally intense times in your life. Many people describe the divorce process as a rollercoaster. To alleviate...
How can the process of probate impact assets?
Dealing with someone's estate and property after they die may seem like a daunting task. However, the process of probate is an important step in dealing with these debts and assets, along with fulfilling the person's final wishes. Definition According to FindLaw, the...
