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...
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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...
What does the court consider when you apply for a relocation?
Texas parents who have an existing child custody arrangement will need to apply with the court to have it modified if they want to relocate. It's common for parents to relocate for reasons like finding a better-paying job or moving closer to extended family members....
Child custody tips for fathers
Fathers in Texas who want to get custody of their children might improve their chances of a successful outcome by preparing in advance. Since courts make child custody decisions in the best interests of the children instead of the parents, thorough documentation...
Where to look for hidden assets during divorce
As a marriage comes to an end, Texas couples will be faced with the division of their property. Though the goal of this process is to have a fair distribution, that might not be the priority for some spouses. Identifying assets is the first step in ensuring that a...
Does a strong support network influence the decision to divorce?
Countless factors can make a Texas couple more likely to file for divorce. Sometimes they find it easier to get divorced because they don't have kids. Other times, they both have steady jobs and aren't financially dependent on their marriage. However, a study has...