Kaufman County Legal Blog

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...

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...

We all know that not all marriages last forever. Once the honeymoon ends and months and even years go by, a couple may no longer be compatible. If you are facing an imminent divorce, there are some things you should do to prepare. Copy documents You should go through...

When couples in Texas go through a divorce, their focus is generally on ending their marriage. The hope is that they will be able to move on with their life and they will be able to leave behind the issues that lead to their divorce. However, while couple’s...

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...