Kaufman County Legal Blog

Many retirees should consider their estate plans so that their loved ones are taken care of after they pass away. Although some considerations are similar for everyone who makes an estate plan, retirees in Texas and elsewhere should evaluate a few specific things when...

Texas law generally recognizes the fact that joint custody is in a child's best interest. This is because it allows a young person to maintain strong and rewarding relationships with both of his or her parents. Take a look at what you can do to make a parenting plan...

Co-parenting for divorced parents in Texas can be challenging, but there are strategies parents can follow to remain positive and civil. The very act of focusing on the positive rather than the negative aspects can improve the co-parenting relationship. Strong...

When people in Texas decide to get a divorce, the first step they might need to face is talking to their spouse about their decision. When divorcing partners are parents, the conversation may also revolve about how the divorce will affect their children. When to...

Even though many first marriages in Texas end in divorce, the rate is even higher for second and third marriages. While it is possible for these marriages to succeed, the odds are against couples entering these unions. Here are the reasons why. Baggage from the first...

If your former spouse was awarded full custody, it might seem like the legal battle is over. However, you still have responsibilities as a non-custodial parent. If you shirk from these responsibilities, you might end up facing serious consequences. Here's what you...

When dividing assets in a Texas divorce, each party is supposed to honestly disclose all of their property so that it can be distributed equitably. In most cases, people are honest and live up to that stipulation. However, that's not always the case; occasionally, one...

In Texas and around the country, there are free resources that can be found online to help you execute estate plans. Some of these free documents include wills, powers of attorney and common health care directives. However, documents are not all you need to prepare a...

Contrary to popular belief, divorce is just as common among elderly people as it is among young couples. In fact, studies have shown that the number of divorces among elderly people is actually increasing. Here are some of the reasons why older couples are choosing to...

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...