Kaufman County Legal Blog

Sometimes just because you spent years or even decades married does not mean your union will last forever. In fact, the divorce rate of couples over age 50 is the highest of any age group so much so that these divorces are referred to as a “gray divorce.” There are...

A lot of people think that their divorce is going to be a knock-down, drag-out fight. Although some marriage dissolution cases end up in high-conflict litigation, the majority of them resolve through divorce settlement negotiations. Therefore, as you proceed with your...

There is at least one study which suggests the common belief that January is Divorce Month is true, at least to some extent. The study, conducted by scholars at a major university, determined that in one state, the number of new divorce filings hit a low point in...

If a person is not married or does not have children, he or she may believe that it is not important to create an estate plan. However, there are certain documents that can be especially helpful for them. Power of Attorney He or she may want to consider creating a...

Most people think that they can get by with a simple estate plan. After all, they may just want to pass down their assets in a way that is fair and equal. But, as life changes, so, too, should your estate plan. If you fail to periodically revisit your estate plan and...

During the holiday season, it is easy for Texas parents who have parted ways as a couple to feel that they are missing something if they are not with their children during these special occasions. While many family law cases are contentious, it is preferable for...

Being married is not always easy. Texas couples go through rough times and they can drift apart. Many couples are able to work through their fights and issues with each other. However, there are times when one or both spouses realize that they will not be able to fix...

In Texas and throughout the United States, there are many catalysts for divorce. Often, this includes basic unhappiness, infidelity, financial struggles, abusive behavior, a lack of compatibility and much more. There are also underlying issues that arise. They can be...

Divorce happens relatively frequently in Texas and across the nation. Despite statistics indicating a plateau in divorces, that has not been the case in certain areas of the United States. In some, there has been a spike in divorce through 2019. As part of a recently...