Creating a Will can be a daunting task but it is necessary to protect your family and loved ones. An intestate, or someone who dies without a Will, has their estate distributed according to Texas state law. Typically, these items will go to a surviving spouse or children (however things get complicated when there are […]
They knew it was coming but it still didn’t make things any easier. Lisa put down her phone and placed her head in her hands, grief washing over her in waves. Her mother had finally succumbed to the breast cancer she had been fighting after five long years. Her mother wasn’t particularly old. She had […]
Children are a huge blessing to any household. The endless smiles, laughter, and watching a little one blossom into their own is an experience like no other. When that journey begins with adoption, it makes it extra special. Texas has one of the highest adoption rates in the United States. According to the Texas Department […]
When a child is born to a married couple, both parents have natural rights to their child. When the couple goes through a divorce, a judge will help the parents work out the details about who gets the children, for how long, and other rights such as visitation and child support. However, parents who are […]
Divorce is a hectic time in which a family’s entire world is changing. Assets are being divided, custody over children and pets is being fought for, and figuring out the next steps once the divorce is finalized creates a lot of stress. The emotional turmoil of the previous life ending, along with any unresolved emotions, […]
Divorce can be an overwhelming and deeply emotional experience. From the complicated feelings of loss and grief to the uncertainty about the future, both sides in a divorce are under a lot of stress. Legal jargon doesn’t help with this. It can be daunting to understand all the new terms divorcing couples need to know […]
Children are incredible blessings, but for some individuals, this blessing can also be surrounded by a mountain of anxiety. Whether the child is born out of wedlock or the parents are on shaky ground with each other, these issues can have parents concerned about their parental rights. The mere thought of losing the child is […]
Divorce is often seen as a horrible process, full of contention, overwhelming stress, and an onslaught of feelings. The Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory ranks divorce as the second most stressful life event, right behind the death of a spouse. While this may be true for divorces that are occurring due to issues such as infidelity […]
Children are a blessing and a major responsibility. When it comes to a divorce, the noncustodial parent is often decreed to pay child support as their way of ensuring the child’s financial needs are being met. However, oftentimes, there are issues with late payments for child support if the noncustodial parent completely neglects to make […]
In the State of Texas, there are over 6,000 children that are waiting for their forever home. Adoption is a huge decision that comes with a lot of responsibility but the lives that are changed for both the individuals doing the adoption and the children that are being brought into a loving family make it all […]
