There is a common misconception that Mothers generally have greater rights to child custody than Fathers do. This isn’t the case. This misconception is rooted in the fact that, historically, courts often assumed that a mother would act as the primary caretaker of her children while the Father primarily worked outside of the home and… Read more »
To be served with divorce papers or to have one party served is the first step in the legal divorce process. One party, called the Petitioner, initiates the lawsuit by filing a document with the clerk in the court that has jurisdiction. The document informs the Respondent, who is the person who is being sued… Read more »
With all the issues that need to be decided during the divorce process, the need to update the estate plan can easily be overlooked. The divorce decree is silent on any type of estate planning, but there are some important ways the divorce will impact estate planning and steps you need to take in order… Read more »
People often think estate planning is only for the wealthy. A person who owns anything, like a vehicle, a bank account, or clothing, for example, can benefit from estate planning. If there is no plan and no Will in place when a person dies, their possessions are distributed according to the State of Texas. You… Read more »
One issue that often arises in the divorce process is that a parent may have an addiction to alcohol or drugs. This can affect that parent’s ability to have access to their children due to safety concerns for the children by the parent that is impaired. Court’s Reaction to Parent’s Addiction Problem If you have… Read more »
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