Want to Adopt Your Stepchild? It Might be a Possibility
When you got married to your wife, she already had a small child. That little girl is the one you’ve raised since she was young, even though her own father was out of the picture. Today, she’s getting older, and you’d like to make sure that you have the parental rights that your spouse has,…
Read MoreWhat Happens if You Die Without a Last Will in Texas?
Creating a last will can seem like an unpleasant task, which is one of the reasons that people may put this important process off for too long. For some people, they will wait so long that they never get the opportunity to commit their final wishes to writing, either because they delayed until their health…
Read MoreThe Challenges and Difficulties When Getting Married Young can Lead to Divorce
Young couples who decide to tie the knot are always very excited about what life has in store for them. They may hear warnings from family members about getting married at 18 or 19, but they take that step anyway because it just feels right at the time. Those warnings usually come for a very…
Read MorePlan for the Unthinkable to Help Your Children
Parents have a lot things to think about, but they can’t let the plethora of responsibilities and thoughts stop them from planning for their child’s future. One of the most important things they can do for this is to set up a plan for what will happen if both parents pass away. If one parent…
Read MoreThe Risks of Informal Divorce Changes in Texas
In the months and years after a final divorce decree, it’s not uncommon in many Texas families for some changes to the parenting agreement to be needed. This is especially true when young children are involved, since modifications may become necessary as they age. Or take this as an example: If your income has been…
Read MoreDivorce and the Military Lifestyle
To be in the military, you must be committed. This is not an easy lifestyle. It takes work and sacrifice, and that applies even to those who never see combat. It’s simply a more difficult lifestyle, especially for a family, than most other careers provide. For instance, experts point out that many families move at…
Read MoreAn 18th Birthday Gift? A Simple Estate Plan Would be Ideal
You’re young, healthy, in your late teens or early 20s — just starting your life. Why do you need to think about estate planning? Because you never know what tomorrow will bring. Estate planning isn’t just planning for your death. In many ways, it’s planning for your life. Once you turn 18, there are things…
Read MoreWhat Does an Agreed or Uncontested Divorce Look Like?
Texas couples who know their marriage isn’t going to last have options. Many people think that the only choice for a divorce is to have the family courts make all the major decisions. However, you and your spouse can speed up the divorce process and reduce how much it costs by filing for an agreed…
Read MoreCan a Special Needs Trust Help Your Loved One with Special Needs?
People often think of trusts as a way for the very wealthy to pass on assets to their children without paying taxes. However, trusts can also serve as a way for family members to protect their vulnerable loved ones. A special needs trust gives you the opportunity to provide financial protections for someone you love…
Read MoreWhat are the Most Common Reasons that Couples Get Divorced?
Years ago, divorce only occurred in situations where one spouse could prove fault, and the grounds for fault were very restrictive. These days, no-fault divorces have become the standard, which means neither spouse has to prove the other is responsible for the divorce. For those considering divorce, it is common to wonder if the reason…
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