Kaufman County Legal Blog

Everyone in Texas has heard horror stories about divorces. Sometimes, the process just doesn't seem to end up in a fair result. In some marriages, one party has almost all of the power. They have more clout and more money for an aggressive lawyer. In effect, they have...

The judge in a divorce case in Texas is likely to begin by assuming that the parties to a marriage contributed equally. Even if a spouse did not maintain employment, the court assumes that the spouse contributed in other ways like caring for children and taking care...

Everyone in Texas should understand the importance of estate planning, especially for people with lots of holdings. For doctors, it can be important to review the estate plan every few years. As a physician's career develops and their family grows, there will be...

Divorce negotiations often become contentious in states with strict community property laws like Texas, and it is not uncommon for spouses to find themselves in court after attempts to resolve matters amicably at the negotiating table have ended in failure. Leaving...

The divorce rate for marriages in Texas and the rest of the United States is somewhat high with about 40% of first-time marriages dissolving, and the rate is higher for subsequent marriages. Knowing the statistics, some couples opt for prenuptial agreements to make a...

Estate planning is a crucial task for everyone no matter their income level. Many people in Texas know this and have a last will and testament as well as named beneficiaries for their insurance. However, people tend to forget some of the more practical aspects of...

For Texans who are considering a divorce, there are many concerns before moving forward with a filing. That includes child custody, child support, spousal support and property division. These are fundamental issues. There are also background considerations that will...

Sharing child custody can present a number of challenges for divorced parents in Texas, but focusing on their children can help them overcome those challenges. Parents should realize that how they feel about their ex-spouse after the divorce is not an indication of...

For two divorced parents who live long-distance, parenting their child can often prove to be difficult for both the parents and the child. Finding ways to co-parent, even with distance, can have a positive impact on everyone involved. Establishing a visitation...

When a married couple gets a divorce in Texas, the assets they acquired during marriage are subject to a 50-50 split. This means that half of all income and half of any business profits earned during marriage would belong to the other spouse. This division also...