Texas is a community property state. This means that all property acquired during the marriage belongs equally to each spouse. This includes not only your real estate, retirement accounts, automobiles etc., but also includes your belongings, such as your furniture. How to Divide Belongings The first step in dividing your belongings…
On occasion, a Will offered for probate does not reflect the true wishes of the person and the probate of that Will may be contested. The state of Texas wants to be sure the wishes of the testator (the person who wrote the will) are followed, but certain circumstances may…
Texas does not have a personal income tax, so there is no need to be concerned about claiming any of your personal injury settlement or jury award as income for Texas tax purposes. The only concern is whether you are expected to claim the money as personal income when submitting…
Almost everyone agrees that going through a divorce is stressful. For some, the process is more stressful than for others. Some spouses respond to the divorce by making the process difficult. They are uncooperative and make it almost impossible to work together to come up with their own settlement agreement….
A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. When it collides with an ordinary sedan weighing approximately 5,000 pounds, the results are often catastrophic. Often, survivors have life-changing injuries. If you were injured in a truck accident, or someone you loved was killed, our personal injury attorneys…
Going through a divorce is always an emotional time. Some women who stay home with minor children often find it particularly difficult. At Springer & Lyle, we recognize this and help you through the process so that you can emerge on the other side as a whole person ready to…
Couples who are considering a divorce and who have minor children often wonder if they should stay together “for the sake of the kids” and wait until the children are grown to divorce. There are pros and cons to both views. Pros of Waiting Until the Children Are Grown There…
Texas law requires all drivers to carry proof of insurance. If caught driving without your proof of insurance, you will be subject to civil penalties. If you are in a car accident with no insurance, even if you were not at fault, you will likely find the other driver’s insurer…
Everyone should draft a will, but once you have written your will, remember it is not carved in stone. When you are faced with life-changing events, you should review it to be sure it still reflects your wishes. Even if it seems that nothing has changed, you should still periodically…
If you have been driving a car that is hydroplaning, you know how frightening that can be. You feel helpless and have no control over the car. At Springer & Lyle, we want to provide you more information so you can understand the causes of hydroplaning and what to do…
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