You and your spouse are no longer a team. During your marriage, each of you had specific roles. Your spouse was the breadwinner, earning a solid income that allowed you to remain home, take care of your children and make sure domestic matters ran smoothly. With the...
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3 common estate planning myths
Every estate plan in Texas is different because estate plans are as unique as a family and its assets. However, there are some common estate planning misunderstandings that seem to pop up more frequently than others. Here are some estate planning myths that a lot of...
Texas Child Custody Laws Are Different From Other States
Child custody is one of the most highly contested areas when couples split up. Recently, many people have relocated to Texas from other states like California. If you're a recent arrival to the state of Texas, you should understand that our child custody laws are...
How an automatic stay works in bankruptcy
One of the biggest fears for people owing money in Texas is to have their life controlled by creditors, who may have the power to garnish debtors' wages and hold their assets for years. An automatic stay is one solution to protecting your finances as you work through...
Fathers can also obtain custody of their kids
In the state of Texas, a parent's gender typically plays no role in whether he or she can obtain custody of a son or daughter. Therefore, if you are a father, it's generally in your best interest to pursue legal or physical custody of your child if you want it. The...
Is it possible to get a mortgage after filing for bankruptcy?
You're not alone if you're a resident of Texas who has always wanted to own a home. However, if you have filed for bankruptcy, you may wonder if that dream is unattainable. It's important to know how you can still secure a mortgage after bankruptcy. Stay up to date on...
When do you need to review your estate plan?
Creating an estate plan in Texas, or around the country, can be an effective way to retain control of your assets during your lifetime and after your death. It can also be an effective way to ensure that your children are cared for in the event that you pass before...
I Reported Child Abuse To CPS, But They Did Nothing. What Can I Do?
Child abuse and neglect are serious problems throughout Texas. Unfortunately, this is something that often has to be reported by an outsider before any action is taken. Anyone in Texas can call in a report of child abuse or neglect if they suspect something is wrong....
Do mothers always get child custody?
When parents in Texas decide to divorce or break up, some may believe that the mother is always or even more likely to win custody in court. However, this is not always true and largely relies on the individual couple. State policy in Texas and across the country...
Estate plan documents everyone in Texas should have
Regardless of your income level, it's important to have some sort of estate plan in place. This will give you a greater level of control over who gets your property if you're incapacitated or after you pass. It will also give you a greater amount of control over who...