Choosing a Venue for Military Divorce
Before you can take the first step to getting a divorce, you must determine the correct location in which to file. The court where you file for divorce must have both subject matter jurisdiction (jurisdiction to decide the particular [...]
Grounds for Divorce in Texas
Going through a divorce is never a fun experience – even the most amicable situations can require complex legal proceedings. One aspect which makes this so difficult is the laws surrounding grounds for divorce in the first place. Every [...]
Intestate Succession in Texas
A will is a good tool for establishing a concrete estate plan, but not everyone has one at the time of their death. In cases where no will is available, the person is said to have died ‘intestate,’ therefore [...]
Directives to Physicians – Living Wills
Many people overlook the necessity of a living will, leaving it out of their estate planning process. Also called an advance directive, or as Texas law refers to the document, a directive to physicians, this document is a legal [...]
Divorce Mediation and Arbitration
Divorcing couples do not always have to wash their dirty linen in the courtroom. A lot of married couples choose to settle their divorce privately to avoid the acrimony and bitterness that can accompany a lawsuit. There are several [...]
Benefits of a Postnuptial Agreement
A postnuptial agreement, also called a post-marital agreement, is a contract between spouses. Some uses of a postnuptial agreement are to specify ownership of certain assets in the event of a divorce (in the absence of a prenuptial agreement), [...]
