Power of Attorney

4 Common Misconceptions About a Power of Attorney

As we’ve discussed, a Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to name another person to step in and handle specific affairs on your behalf. This person can be a friend, family member, or someone else you trust, and examples of the authority you can assign them include the power to sign…

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Mediation Services

Mediation Services Aren’t Just for Family Law

When most people think of mediation, their thoughts turn to spouses who want to get divorced but have chosen to do so in a more informal setting where cooler heads can prevail. No judges. There are no attorneys or bickering over who gets the house or the boat. Just two people working out their differences…

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Best Real Estate Attorney- Drew Christman

Thank You for Voting Drew Christman as Best Real Estate Attorney

Christman | Daniell Attorneys, would like to congratulate senior partner Drew Christman for being named Best Real Estate Attorney in this year’s Best of Denton County awards. Best of Denton County is a yearly award showcasing local businesses demonstrating outstanding customer service, commitment to our community, professionalism, and old-fashioned hard work with a servant mindset. The…

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Finances In a Divorce

Do I Have to Disclose All My Finances In a Divorce?

Perhaps the one area of divorce that separating spouses underestimate the most is how much information they must disclose for the purposes of property division. Simply put, all parties must be prepared to put everything on the table, whether it was something they brought into the marriage and belonged only to them or something they…

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Waive Child Support

Can Divorcing Parents Agree to Waive Child Support?

Imagine this: You and your spouse have decided to get divorced. Normally, the discussion of child support would loom large over cases involving children. But for personal reasons, you both decided in advance not to pursue child support payments — regardless of which one of you would likely be required to pay. At least, that’s…

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Who Gets the House in a Divorce

Can a Judge Decide Who Gets the House in a Divorce?

You’re embroiled in a contentious divorce with your spouse. Neither of you is on speaking terms, and even when you do talk directly to each other or through your respective attorneys, you can’t find common ground with anything. Everything you want, they also want — that includes the house, and neither of you is willing…

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Divorce Mediator

What Are the Responsibilities of a Divorce Mediator?

Divorce mediation is one of the more popular legal alternatives for divorcing spouses who would rather avoid settling their differences in court. It’s a safe space where they can communicate openly, settle matters like child custody and property division amicably, and enjoy greater control and privacy over what happens next. But to ensure everything moves…

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Christman | Daniell Attorneys

Christman Attorneys Evolves to Christman | Daniell Attorneys, Championing Women’s Leadership in Legal Excellence

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, USA, November 8, 2023 – Christman Attorneys proudly introduces a new chapter in its esteemed history, rebranding as Christman | Daniell Attorneys. This pivotal shift signifies the ascendancy of Managing Partner Emily Daniell, a driving force behind the firm’s trajectory of growth and success. The transition to Christman | Daniell Attorneys…

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legal separation

Is a Legal Separation and a Divorce the Same Thing?

You and your spouse have had marriage issues for several years, and you both believe now is the time to possibly go your separate ways. You bring up the idea of divorce, but your spouse doesn’t want to do anything too drastic and suggests a legal separation instead. Naturally, you’re confused because you always thought…

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business torts

What Are Business Torts?

Life would be easier for all hard-working business owners if everyone else — competitors, business partners, etc. — were equally as ethical behind the scenes and stayed within the realm of fair play. Sadly, business doesn’t always work that way. Seemingly good deals turn sour. Competition and the battle for market share and customer loyalty…

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