The contents of a basic estate plan focus on what will happen to someone's property when they die. Someone can leave instructions for their assets and the care of their loved ones with a simple will and no other paperwork. However, quite a few adults add additional...
When filing for divorce, you have many issues to discuss and decide on with your spouse. One of the most important issues is child custody and creating a parenting plan. When creating a parenting plan, there are a few things to keep in mind. The priority is what is...
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...