Protecting Your Rights. Guarding Your Interests.
The divorce process can be both stressful and time-consuming. At the end of it all, people tend to be eager about beginning the next chapter of their life. Often, a new partner can play a significant role in this new beginning and there could be a desire to get...
A long-held myth about family law judges and their decision-making is that they tend to favor mothers when awarding custody instead of dads. While this may have been true decades ago, this isn't the case nowadays. Shifts in psychologists' perspectives as to what type...
If your spouse has a retirement account and you’re getting divorced, do not overlook the fact that you may be owed a percentage of that account. This is true even if you are far too young to retire and your spouse won’t get the money for years. You can still have a...
An increasing number of Americans are beginning to understand why they need to draft their estate plans long before they become senior citizens. This has led to an uptick in testators looking for ways to store these important legally binding documents. Few testators...
Readjusting to life after military combat is difficult but can be particularly difficult if you were medically discharged. The United States government helps former servicemen through benefits awarded when being medically discharged. Although many veterans may qualify...
One of the only certain things in life is change. When you first created your estate plan, it was tailored to the circumstance of your life at that time. If you take a look at what has happened in your life since then, it is easy to appreciate why you may need to...
Members of the military accumulate retirement benefits from the U.S. government while they are on active duty. They may also qualify for government benefits after they retire or otherwise leave the military. Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA)...
Making your own estate plan gives you the space and flexibility to set terms that reflect your family's needs. If you were to die without a last will, your spouse will receive a specific portion of your estate, while your children will typically equally split the...
Are you contemplating divorce? The Texas family code addresses the dissolution of marriage and grounds for divorce. If you are looking to end your marriage, then either you or your spouse will need to file a petition with the court citing one of the legal reasons...
When you start working on your estate plan, you’ll likely focus on the traditional assets like bank, retirement and investment accounts and your properties. Of course, developing an advanced directive for your health care and choosing executors, trustees and those who...
