Bankruptcy in Texas
Resources for filing bankruptcy in Texas Welcome to the Bankruptcy in Texas page, your source for Texas-related bankruptcy resources and information. Be aware that bankruptcy laws and requirements differ from…
Copy of Bankruptcy Discharge Benefits
Although the bankruptcy discharge papers may not look like much (see the bottom of this page for an example), just about anyone who files a petition can attest to the…
Estate Planning Lawyers
What is Estate Planning? The mention of “writing a will” or “working through an estate plan” can make many people feel overwhelmed. However, estate planning is really just a set…
Car Accidents: Tips to Protect Yourself
Would you know what to do if you were driving in Orlando and another car runs into you? When an Orlando car accident happens, you can suffer injury, trauma and…
Are You Entitled to Rehabilitative Alimony? Getting Back on Your Feet After Divorce
What is Rehabilitative Spousal Support? When Florida residents think about alimony, the most common type that comes to mind is what is termed “permanent alimony.” Permanent alimony, however, is fundamentally…
Grounds for Divorce – Must Someone Be At Fault?
What are the grounds for divorce? Most divorces tend to focus on the “blame game.” For example, “My spouse cheated on me!” or “My spouse has deserted me!” All you…
When is a Prenuptial Agreement Appropriate? Is Yours Enforceable in 2024?
When Are Prenuptial Agreements Legally Enforceable? In today’s society, prenuptial agreements get a bad rap. When we hear “pre-nup,” we think “Oh no! Another celebrity marriage is ending.” However, prenuptial…
Enforcing Child Support Payments – Sanctions When You Don’t Pay Up!
Is child support enforced? In many states, both parents have a legal duty to support their child, before and after divorce. However, when a marriage ends in divorce and children…
Relocating Your Child After Divorce
File a Notice of Intent to Relocate! When you are divorced and you are the primary residential parent to a child and your ex-spouse has visitation rights, relocating your child…
Canine Custody After Divorce
Is Your Dog Simply a Piece of Property? Does Florida even allow custody and visitation rights for a dog, a cat or other pet? A divorce lawyer says that the…
Equitable Distribution – But What if One Spouse Cheats?
In Florida, the equitable distribution statute mandates that a court must equitably distribute the marital property of parties to a divorce action. This generally means that each party will get…
Car Accident Attorneys Using Ads Effectively
Mary Flood has an interesting article over at the Houston Chronicle on some anecdotal evidence on the effectiveness of advertising for “car crash” attorneys: Shawn Nicole Thierry, who became disenchanted…
A Sports Story Illustrating the Problem with Liquidated Damages Clauses
The world of sports is a great place to find examples of legal issues that illustrate important concepts. On ESPN.com, there is an article that fits the bill perfectly. In…
Texas Guardianship Code
Coming out the other side of a Guardianship Over the last few years there has been a spate of horror stories regarding guardianship law. However, the New York Post reminds…
Dealing with Aging Parents
The Middle Lane, a blog hosted by the Houston Chronicle has initiated a good discussion on warning signs that an elderly loved one may need help with some of life’s…
Texas Tenants’ Rights and Security Deposits
A substantial number of Texans rent their home, but very few understand their rights when it comes to their security deposit. Worse yet, many landlords don’t understand tenants’ rights when…
What I Learned From A Mistress
“She’s a sweet girl…” my friend assured me. “OK…” I walked next to her heading to this upscale restaurant/bar inside a wine shop last Saturday night to meet up with…
What Effect does Divorce have on Life Insurance?
Divorce Impact on Life Insurance Needs It’s essential to consider your life insurance needs before getting divorced so that the proper provisions can be included in the settlement. This is…
Marriage Infidelity – Gut Check Time
Let’s face facts, not all marriages should be saved. Sometimes the two partners just aren’t compatible and just can’t make things work. At other times there are real issues such…
When Divorce is The Only Option
When Is It Time For Divorce? There is no simple solution. Life can be that complex and difficult. Our partners don’t always react to life’s ups and downs the way…
Learn The Divorce Laws
Divorce – Messy and Difficult- it’s true! You do not want to have a lawyer that never calls you or that never communicates with you. Before you hire a lawyer,…
Divorce, Debt and Credit Accounts
Most people understand the importance of good credit in starting a new, independent life after a divorce. Unfortunately, many people find that their credit is damaged due to circumstances that…
Divorce – What’s Next?
What happens after divorce? Divorce is a process that shatters people’s lives. However, this is not the end of life. This is just a beginning of a new chapter in…
Why Do Men Leave Their Wives?
Reasons Why Men Leave Today’s women sometimes find it challenging to keep their marriages alive and happy. Many women think about why men leave their wives and what they can…
Protection in Divorce Against Asset and Income Hiding
Your and your spouse’s income and asset information are needed when structuring the key divorce settlement issues: property split and any alimony or child support calculations. If you suspect that…
Being Beautiful is the Best Revenge Post-Divorce
How do you cope from a divorce? How do you deal after losing someone you love? How do you go on with your life without him? These are the many…
Financial Impact of a Properly Structured Alimony Agreement
Over the years, we have seen cases in which separation or divorce instruments violate the requirements for structuring alimony payments correctly. These situations often produce a negative financial impact for…
Coping Financially After Divorce
In a divorce, women are more often stressed thinking about their finances and how they could cope with the tragedy especially if there are children involved. It may feel like…
Transferring IRA Assets During Divorce
In this article, we address divorce and transfer of Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Assets. We focus on the Traditional IRA because the rules for transfers are more restrictive than for a…
Rekindling Old Relationships After Divorce
Yes divorce is painful, REALLY painful! Are you going through a hard time recovering from a separation? Do you need divorce help? Do you feel like it is better not…