When someone dies in Texas, their estate will typically require work from an executor, which Texas code refers to as the personal representative of the estate. As the representative of a Texas estate, you have to meet certain criteria to take on the role in the first...
Parents who are getting divorced are often worried about losing custody of their children. They're afraid that sole custody will be given to the other parent. First and foremost, you need to know that this is uncommon and it becomes even less common every day. More...
Going through a divorce is depressing for many people. Their hopes for the future may have to be set aside because their spouse doesn’t want to be together anymore or because they’ve realized that their goals are misaligned. If you are feeling down because of your...
When you’re dealing with a contested divorce, you may find that you have a number of conflicts with your spouse. It can be hard to handle the legal aspects of a divorce as well as trouble with your interpersonal relationships, but it’s possible to make your life...
Some people age so well that the years hardly seem to matter at all. Others experienced a sharp decline in mental acuity shortly after they retire. Factors ranging from underlying health issues and family genetics to personality may influence the experiences people...
It may have been hard to originally create a custody agreement with your ex. Parents in the middle of a divorce or a breakup often struggle to share custody at first, and setting all the details about your schedules can be difficult. However, as the family adjusts to...
If you and your spouse can't agree about sharing custody or splitting up your property, then you will have to litigate your divorce to resolve these matters. You will file a contested divorce and gather evidence. You will then use your documentation to explain your...
When you don't understand the Texas laws about divorce, you may not understand your rights or how the process really works. Many people believe misinformation about dissolution proceedings that may prevent them from pursuing their best lives. For example, some people...
Never assume that estate planning is done once you get the plan filed. It is complete, but it’s not done, per se. You still need to consider updating your plan at certain times in your life. Do not just set it and forget it. But when should you update it? Here are a...
Divorce complicates your life in a number of different ways, including sharing custody with your ex. The courts find that it is best for children to spend time with both parents, so they typically split custody. Even if this isn’t even, it gives both parents a chance...
