Gray Divorce

What Is a Gray Divorce?

A gray divorce is one that involves couples over the age of 50. Although some gray divorces are short-term, the majority involve couples who have been married for many years. There are issues unique to this type of divorce that are not faced by younger couples. For example: There are no minor…

Parenting Plan

What is a Parenting Plan?

Texas law presumes that divorcing parents should be joint managing conservators. This means that they would share decision-making responsibilities about a child. It does not necessarily mean that the children’s time would be evenly split between parents. Under Texas law, custody orders refer to parenting time as access and possession,…

Injured by driver of borrowed car

I was Injured by the Driver of a Borrowed Car: How do I Collect for my Damages?

If you were injured by someone driving a borrowed car, you may be concerned about how to collect for your damages. At Springer & Lyle, we are committed to helping you pursue your right to legal compensation even when you are injured by a driver of a borrowed car. Texas Law Holds…

divorce and property division

Divorce: If Property Is In My Name, Is It Considered Separate Property?

Texas is a community property state for purposes of division of property. This means that, with few exceptions, all property acquired by you during your marriage belongs equally to both you and your spouse. This includes, for example, the income you each earned from the date of your marriage to the date of your separation,…

What Do You Need To Know

Online Wills: What Do I Need to Know?

A professional trustee and executor recently addressed the issue of online wills in Forbes. She notes that although using an online standardized fill-in-the blank will may appear to save you money and time; however, using this type of service may lead to expensive and unpleasant mistakes. Unfortunately, your loved ones will experience the ramifications…

Divorce and Timing

Can I Get A Quick Divorce?

Divorcing couples often want to know if they can get a quick divorce. The answer to the question depends on what they mean by “quick.” According to Texas law, the earliest date the final divorce decree can be issued is 60 days after the spouse who did not file the divorce…