One important part of your divorce settlement agreement should be making changes to your will. There are unfortunate consequences if you fail to do this. Drafting a New Will After the Divorce If you have named your spouse in your will as the beneficiary of most of your assets when…
Marriage is sometimes difficult, but many couples stay together because it seems easier to live with problems than to make changes. There are some situations that make it impossible for you to continue living in your marriage. Each case is different, and you have to decide for yourself when it…
One major concern almost all people have when they decide to divorce is how much the divorce will cost. They know they will be dividing their assets and using the same income to support two households instead of one, and finances are always on their mind. At Springer & Lyle,…
Psychiatrists and psychologists concluded quite a few years ago that going through a divorce is the second most stressful life event. This is true even if both parties agree that a divorce is the right thing for them. Unfortunately, parents can get so focused on the financial and emotional aspects…
When looking for a divorce attorney, you need someone who is not only experienced and successful but someone with whom you also have rapport. You are trusting the attorney you choose to help you make life-altering decisions. To make this match, you want to interview attorneys. Some recommend interviewing about…
There was a time when people in general and family law courts presumed it was in the best interest of the children to give primary custody to the mother. In recent years, that presumption has changed in Texas and almost all other states. In Texas, when parents’ divorce, the law presumes…
One of the top reasons couples give for getting a divorce, even in a good economy, is arguing and disagreements over financial issues. During a downturn in the economy, when people are losing their jobs and prices for everything from paper towels to real estate are skyrocketing, financial issues become…
If you have grandchildren, you may think that alone gives you the right to visit with them no matter what the parents say. Unfortunately, you would be wrong. If either parent objects to you spending time with your grandchildren, you have no constitutional right to visit them. The U. S….
When a couple who has no children together decides to get a divorce, in many aspects, the divorce is easier. But there are still issues that need to be resolved. Division of Assets and Liabilities Texas is a community property state. This means that all assets and debts acquired by…
Texas is one of a handful of states that recognizes a common law, or informal, marriage. If a person can prove to a court that the couple had a common law marriage, then they will have the same benefits as those who had a marriage ceremony and obtained a legal…
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