Kaufman County Legal Blog

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...

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...