Default Judgment in Texas

What Is a Default Judgment in Texas?

Imagine that you filed a lawsuit against someone for breach of contract. You fully expect them to show up to court and argue their side, but surprisingly, they don’t show. What now? Well, not only could that person face severe consequences for not following a court order, but you can now request what is known…

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Pre-Marital Agreement

Can I Include Anything in a Pre-Marital Agreement?

One of the biggest benefits of a pre-marital agreement, also known as a prenup, is that by creating one and signing it, potential disputes between you and your soon-to-be spouse can be resolved and potentially avoided entirely before tying the knot. This is especially true if the relationship were to end in divorce. So, naturally,…

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Pre-Marital Agreement Conflict With a Will

Can a Pre-Marital Agreement Conflict With a Will?

A last will and testament is a legal document that spells out your final wishes and gives you control over how your assets are distributed to your beneficiaries upon your death. So in a perfect scenario, your will is submitted for probate upon your death, and everything you’ve outlined is honored — right down to…

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Do Wills Expire?

Do Wills Expire?

Let’s say you had a last will and testament drafted 12 years ago. At the time, you were newly married, and you and your spouse didn’t have much to your name. But you had a new house and career and felt like it was the grown-up thing to do to give your family and each…

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Condemnation

What Does Condemnation Mean In Real Estate?

Like many homeowners, you probably bought your house with the intention of living in it for as long as you want. But here you are, receiving a notice stating that your property will soon be seized through Texas condemnation law. In other words, it’s being taken away from you. But how could this be? You…

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Arbitration

What Are the Pros and Cons of Arbitration?

Despite the drama unfolding on television, many legal disputes can be resolved quickly and amicably without going to court. Mediation is one of the more recognized types of alternative dispute resolutions. Still, it is far from the only option available, depending on the type of dispute you find yourself in. A perfect example is arbitration.…

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Benefits of an S Corporation

What Are the Benefits of an S Corporation?

For those who wish to start a business correctly and legally, one entity type that’s very popular and worth considering is an S Corporation or S Corp. But what does this mean exactly? And what benefits are unique to this entity type? These are common questions our team at Christman | Daniell Attorneys, fields all the…

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Divorce Statistics

2023 Divorce Statistics You May Not Know

The divorce statistics most of us are bound to hear on television, social media, and while catching up on everyday gossip around the proverbial water cooler is that half of all marriages end in divorce. But with so many divorces taking place every single day, that can’t be the only divorce-related statistic out there. There…

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Title Defects

What Are Real Estate Title Defects?

Whether you’ve bought and sold three or four homes or this is your first time, it’s understandable if you haven’t given much thought to the title search process. After all, title searches are meant to be done seamlessly behind the scenes during everyday real estate transactions, and more often than not, they are completed without…

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Spousal Maintenance

What Happens If I Don’t Pay Spousal Maintenance?

When you and your spouse divorced, the Court ruled that you were obligated to pay spousal maintenance to your former spouse in the form of periodic payments. While you respected the ruling at the time, you’ve been making these monthly payments for the past two or three years, and you can’t help but wonder what…

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