Accumulating debt is ridiculously easy. Sign your name on a car loan, a few credit card slips or a student loan application, and debt quickly builds. When Texas consumers feel the heavy burden bearing down on them, debt relief is sometimes a necessity. Bankruptcy is...
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Eligibility for intercountry adoption under the Hague Convention
If you are a US citizen interested in adopting a child from a country other than the United States, it is important to understand intercountry eligibility under the Hague Convention prior to moving forward with your plans. When you live in the State of Texas,...
What makes military divorce cases different from civilian divorce cases?
Going through a divorce is life-changing. However, if you or your spouse is in the military, you will likely need to follow some special rules and regulations. Continue to read for more information about what may impact your military divorce. Special rules and...
What’s causing the millennial divorce phenomenon?
Statistics have revealed that millennials in Texas and around the country are getting divorced at an alarming rate. While there are many reasons why this is happening, the idea to live together without making a serious commitment to marriage is clearly among the top...
Establishing a trust based on your personal needs
A trust serves as the key that makes it easier for your beneficiaries to receive assets after your death. Certain types of trusts also ensure that you have ability to make changes. Establishing your trust through an individual or organization ensures that you can...
Every adult should consider creating an estate plan
There is a common misconception that estate planning is only worth doing if you are wealthy. However, the truth is that anyone who owns property in Texas should have a will or trust. Furthermore, it may be in your best interest to appoint a financial agent who can...
How do I change jurisdiction for child custody in Texas?
Child custody arrangements in Texas and around the country are determined based on the best interests of the child standard. Researchers have discovered that children tend to fare better following a divorce when they are able to spend time with both of their parents,...
How Does The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act Apply To Child Custody Matters?
If you are a parent who is divorced from or was never married to the other parent of your child, you might have a custody agreement with that parent. If both parents and the child live in Texas and have done so for at least six months, in most cases, it is the state...
How to divorce a gambler
Gambling addictions can destroy the finances of families in Texas and around the country. When people want to divorce a spouse with a gambling problem, they will want to take action to protect their finances before filing for divorce. Gathering as many documents as...
How Often Is Alimony Granted In Texas Divorces?
Alimony is known as spousal maintenance in Texas, and judges only award it when certain eligibility requirements are met. Couples who would prefer to decide these matters for themselves can do so by drafting prenuptial or postnuptial agreements that contain alimony...