Preserving Families
And Protecting Assets
People are so caught up in the business of living that very few give a thought to estate planning. That’s very unfortunate since dying without having an estate plan could leave loved ones with a lot of problems. Texas residents don’t need to view estate planning as...
It never pays to be rude under any circumstance, but it could really be detrimental during the end of a marriage. There is some irony in the fact that Texas couples headed for divorce likely have been pretty rude to each for some time, but now that the marriage is...
If you and your soon-to-be former Texas spouse were married for a number of years, you’ve likely acquired more marital property than you had to start. Any number of issues may have prompted your decision to file for divorce, including constant disagreements about...
When it’s time for a couple to go their separate ways, they have much to think about. When Texas couples with children decide their marriages have fizzled, divorce may actually be in their children’s best interests. This is especially so if the kids were witness to...
Many people hope to have children one day. There are times, however, when that isn’t possible. One of the options to start a family when it is difficult to conceive or carry a pregnancy is surrogacy.. Texas law governs the surrogacy process, where a woman carries a...
It’s a well-documented fact that most children dislike change. So, when their parents’ divorce and they find their routines affected, it could be challenging for everyone. There are guidelines in place under family law in Texas that help parents to do what’s best for...
Making the decision to divorce is rarely easy. It may be even more difficult if you are uncertain what assets you will be able to keep after divorce. Maybe you have been a stay-at-home mom for a decade, raising your children. What if you've only worked part-time while...
Some couples in their 50s and 60s who have been married for many years are coming to the conclusion that now that the kids have left the nest, they have very little in common. These couples -- some of whom hail from Texas -- are making the decision to leave...
Parents don’t like to see their children fighting and that goes for their adult children, too. Thinking that estate planning may cause a rift between siblings is enough to make a parent’s heart break. It’s difficult to have a talk about what will happen when parents...
Every new year brings a renewed sense of optimism and possibilities, but that feeling, for just about anybody, is compounded in 2021 as we bid farewell to 2020. Last year was certainly one for the record books — and not in a good way. As we begin the new year, Branch...
