By Colby Berry | Published December 2, 2024 | Posted in Estate Planning Law | Tagged Tags: financial, guardian, holiday season, nomination | Comments Off on A Thoughtful Gift: Peace of Mind for Your Loved Ones
A Thoughtful Gift: Peace of Mind for Your Loved Ones
As Christmas and the holiday season approaches, many of us are focused on gift-giving, travel plans, and spending time with family and friends. However, amidst the festivities, an important task that should not be overlooked: creating or updating your will. While it may seem like a morbid topic, having a will is one of the Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding Fraud in Divorce Proceedings
Why is the division of property so difficult in divorce? In Texas, property that is acquired by either spouse during marriage is perceived as “community property,” thus in divorce proceedings, these assets are subject to equitable distribution, often meaning each spouse receives an equal share. Division of assets under community property laws can be difficult Read More
Read MoreThe Importance of Having a Will
People rarely want to contemplate their own mortality, but doing so is crucial to protect your loved ones and ensure that your wishes are carried out. Having a Will provides you peace of mind and gives you control over your assets. Here are a few reasons why having a Will is so important in safeguarding Read More
Read MoreSubject to Division? Community or Separate Property
When considering a divorce in Texas, the first concern many people may have is: how much of our “stuff” is the other party entitled to? In order to answer this question, you must first have a general understanding of how property is classified in Texas. In Texas, for purposes of property division, property is either Read More
Read MoreA Child Who Wishes to Determine Guardianship
During a divorce involving children, it’s fairly common for one parent to insist that their child wishes to determine custody matters and is further willing to speak with the judge about it. The question is: can a child make decisions regarding custody during a divorce? The simple answer is no… at least not really. Under Read More
Read MoreThe Impact and Effects of Divorce on Children — How The Unintended Consequences of Divorce Can Affect Those We Love
When a couple dissolves their marriage, they often don’t fully grasp how the divorce affects their children. Children, regardless of age, are significantly affected when their parents are going through a divorce. Often, during a divorce, the effects on children can be just as drastic as they are on the parents, and often even more Read More
Read MoreSocial Media and Divorce — The Impact on Family Law Cases
Let’s discuss social media and divorce, and how what you post online can affect the outcome of family law cases in Texas. In today’s society, communication and self-expression have become increasingly simple thanks to the widespread use of social media. With various forms of social media and electronic messaging becoming a fixture in the daily Read More
Read MoreMoving Out of the Marital Home During a Divorce
The Marital Home — Should You Stay or Should You Go? Your marital home is often a place of comfort and refuge, a place where memories have been made, a thing with which you are emotionally connected. So, when a couple decides that a divorce is necessary, it is often extremely difficult to determine whether Read More
Read MoreThe Costs of Divorce: Time and Money
There are two questions that are almost always asked by a potential client during an initial consult for divorce: “How long will the entirety of the divorce process take?” and “How much will this cost me in the end?”. Answering these questions can be challenging for an attorney as attorneys can never truly be certain Read More
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