Divorce Lawyer Chronicles Losing a loved one is one of the biggest challenges a person must face. Losing an individual that was a huge part of your life is a struggle for most, but developing an understanding of some factors that surround losing someone you love will make it easier for you to cope. Your body may … Read more
If you have just recently started your own family, estate planning is probably not one of your top concerns. However, it is essential, especially if you have children. It is important to plan out your estate because you cannot predict what will happen to you in the future. You could die unexpectedly tomorrow, and leave … Read more
When parents share the guardianship of a child but do not live together, this is considered joint custody. The parents will make decisions together about: Overall or day-to-day care of the child Educational decisions Housing the child Medical decisions A set schedule that details the days each parent has custody of the child The Three … Read more
The best time to review or create an estate plan is after an important life event such as a birth of a child, marriage, divorce, or death. As an estate planning lawyer, its advisable to review your estate plan carefully. If you are going through a separation, you will want to meet with your … Read more
A divorce becomes even more stressful when there are children involved. You have to think about child support issues and how long it will take you to receive payments. The more complicated the child custody battle, the longer it may take to collect payments. How Do Child Support Payments Help the Child? Taking care of … Read more
According to the U.S. Census, 6.5 million single parents in 2014 had a formal agreement in place to receive child support payments from their child’s other parent. The average payment was reported to be slightly less than $500 per month. If you’re one of these parents who depends on child support for the benefit of … Read more
For every man, woman, and child, death is a certainty. Death is neither convenient or timely. Death itself always comes at a time when no one expects it to happen. What part does death play before a divorce is final? What part does death play after a divorce is final? In this blog, I will … Read more
One of the many questions we get as a family law attorney as Arlington TX relies on is “What is Family Law?” Some people are quick to assume that family law deals with only divorce or child support. While that may be partially true, family law encompasses a broad range of topics involving marriage and children. Family … Read more
Splitting up assets and liabilities during a divorce proceeding can be a painful experience, both emotionally and financially. It can get even more complicated when assets are accumulated while a divorce is pending. Such can be the case with a personal injury settlement award. Take this example. You’ve filed for divorce against your husband, and … Read more
5 Types of Probate Court Cases Probate court is a unique type of court that deals with matters pertaining to the estate of a deceased person. It also oversees the distribution of assets after a person has died. The word probate refers to the proving of a will: determining if a testament is valid or … Read more