If you’re divorcing a military spouse who’s either active or retired, you need to know as a civilian what military benefits you will lose and which you can keep. Your TRICARE health insurance coverage should be one of your priorities – particularly if you don’t have...
More and more couples are tying the knot fully confident that they have protected their financial and personal interests with a prenuptial agreement. Done right, a prenuptial agreement can separate personal property from marital property should the couple divorce. A...
Military records can have a major impact on your life even after your service ends. For example, a dishonorable discharge from the military could lock you out of the best careers and also leave you ineligible to lawfully own a firearm in the future. The nature of your...
Getting engaged usually sets the ball rolling for a long “ to-do” list such as planning your wedding, finding the perfect honeymoon destination, creating a registry and generally looking forward to a wonderful marriage. However, one item most soon-to-marry couples...
An estate plan, as you know, is the legal documentation and itemization of your assets and last wishes. Included in your estate plan are several key documents and decisions you’ll make while alive to help benefit your family and loved ones. However, this may be your...
Money can be a dirty word in a divorce. At least if you read some of the media stories that portray one spouse trying to take the other for all they are worth. Yet, for most couples, the reality is very different. Money is a central issue to resolve because it’s...
When a couple is getting divorced in Texas, there are two different types that are available: contested and uncontested. There are distinct differences between the two and it will be for the petitioning party, or both parties in some cases, to decide on which route...
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) helps administer benefits and manage claims made by those who have served in the military. The VA operates its own medical facilities and will provide support for conditions ranging from post-traumatic stress...
Adoption is a wonderful thing because the adoptee gets a loving home, and it allows you to serve a positive parent figure. You need to meet a few basic requirements to adopt in Texas, though. Prospective adoptive parents must be at least 21 years old, have a stable...
Setting up a plan for what will happen to your assets when you pass away is important. One of the options you have for doing this is to set up trusts that pass specific assets to your heirs. As you’re going through the different types of trusts, you’ll notice that...