When most of us think of a will, we think of a legal document that outlines how we want our home, money, personal belongings and other assets distributed and to whom when we die. A living will is different in that it provides information on how you want to be...
An estate plan comes with several important tools, each designed to ensure that your wishes are honored when you are no longer around to make important decisions. One such tool is the living trust. At the very basic, a living trust is a fiduciary document that allows...
After a divorce concludes, many parents want to do something special with their kids to mark a return to normalcy. If your family has always enjoyed traveling, a trip out of the country may seem like an ideal solution. If you and your co-parent enjoy an amicable...
Sharing custody is a big challenge for divorced parents or unmarried parents who separate. Agreeing to a division of parenting time is difficult, and thinking about only being a part-time parent can be even worse. One of the hardest parts is the need to divide all of...
There are several ways to handle your divorce in Texas – contested and uncontested. A contested divorce can turn into a high-drama, high-stakes, drawn-out affair that can go on for years. If you would rather keep the drama out of your divorce and speed things up,...
Parents typically have full control over what their children do. You decide what medical care your children receive and where they go to school. However, you will lose some of that autonomy once you divorce. Your biggest parenting decisions will all be subject to...
One of the most frustrating things about a Texas divorce is how unpredictable the outcome can be. When you and your ex don't agree about issues, like how to split your property, litigation will result. If you go to court, a judge is the one making the big decisions in...
Divorce or separation can be a difficult and emotional undertaking for the parties involved. Things become even more difficult when a child is involved. Besides focusing on their emotional well-being, you also have a responsibility to provide for their long-term needs...
You know that your court-ordered custody agreement is what you and your spouse have to abide by in the future. You’re obligated to stick to that custody agreement to be sure that you both get to see your child regularly. What has caught your attention, though, is that...
If you run a family business with your spouse, and the two of you decide to end your marriage, you probably assume that means you also have to sell your business. Once the relationship ends between you, you figure you won't want to work together either, and selling...
