As you head into retirement, you’re probably looking forward to enjoying some well-deserved time off and focusing on the things that truly matter to you in life. While there’s a lot of planning that goes into your retirement, we hope that you don’t overlook the...
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Texas child support figures dwarf those of other states
Child support can be a difficult topic. It’s ordered by a court because there is a child in need of support by both parents – not just the custodial parent. But despite the need, all too often it is paid late, insufficiently or not at all. And the numbers related to...
Parallel parenting: when co-parenting just does not work
Sometimes your relationship with your co-parent is so toxic that traditional co-parenting does not work. What some parents find works for them instead is “parallel parenting.” What is parallel parenting versus co-parenting? Co-parenting involves a certain amount of...
Talking to your spouse about pre-divorce alimony
Perhaps you’ve decided that divorce is the best option for you and your spouse. It’s a difficult situation, for both you and your family. Good communication goes a long way toward smoothing the process over for everyone involved. This includes talking about alimony --...
What proof is needed to probate a will under Texas law?
Texans pride themselves on being fully prepared for every eventuality. That extends to creating an estate plan that will determine how their property will be distributed, the way in which loved ones will be cared for and to address financial concerns. Part of the...
Five trust options that may be key to your estate plan
To those who are unfamiliar with the process, estate planning can seem overwhelming and confusing. After all, just the thought of leaving your loved ones can be off-putting, and figuring out how to divide your assets can be stressful. But we often find that a lot of...
Grandparents’ visitation rights in Texas
Divorcing couples in Texas usually devote a great deal of time and energy to resolving any disputes they may have regarding child custody and visitation. These arguments (and their resolution) often ignore two or more individuals who feel enough devotion for any minor...
Be prepared for the psychological impact of divorce
No matter how it happens, divorce is painful, whether it comes like a bolt of lightning or is part of a couple’s cooperative and conscious decision. For anyone going through divorce, however, it can feel like the sky is falling and you are the only one who sees it. As...
More than half of survey respondents say debt harms a marriage
When Texans analyze their marriage and consider divorce, there are a list of factors that come to the forefront. That may include infidelity, unhappiness, a lack of compatibility and the prospect of a failing family unit. One issue that can create friction and lead to...
How is child custody handled in Texas?
The relationship between parents and children has many facets. The custody of the child is only one of those facets, although it is an extremely important one. “Custody” and “visitation” are conceptually the same in all 50 states in the United States, but the...