Kaufman County Legal Blog

If you plan to file for divorce in Texas, you may wonder what cities in the U.S. have the highest divorce rate. Cities that have an easy divorce process are known to have the highest divorce rates. These cities include Tulsa, Oklahoma, with 13.5 percent of people...

Devising an estate plan allows Texas residents to address how their assets will be distributed after they die. Even someone with a small estate helps heirs by drawing up a will that provides these instructions. Other documents factor into estate planning, and they...

Older adults in Texas are not immune to marriage problems. Persons entering into a second or third union sometimes discover that their new marriage doesn't appear to be working out. Even couples married for several decades may grow apart, leading to divorce. A "grey...

It's not a fun conversation to have, but many parents in Texas could benefit from talking to their kids about their estate plans. Talking about your will could help your children prepare for the inevitable and get ready to manage their inheritance when it's time. You...

There's no doubt about it: divorcing in Texas is never easy. Before you call it quits, though, you should have a game plan in place. Although there's no blueprint that works for everyone, knowing how to prepare for a divorce can help you get through the process with...

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...