Have you ever been in a dispute with a neighbor? Most of us have, and more often than not, it’s over small stuff like noise complaints, unkempt lawns, blocking driveways with trailers, and leaving Christmas lights up well into July. Thankfully, these and other issues are often resolved quickly and rarely result in legal action.…

Even the best business partners have disagreements from time to time. It’s when those disagreements reach an impasse, or one or both parties threaten legal action because they feel they’ve been wronged in some way, that it is vital to the business and the livelihood of everyone involved to resolve the conflict before things get…

Once you decide that divorce is the answer, the first legal step is to hire a family law attorney. This may seem like an obvious piece to the puzzle, but plenty of parties every day choose to represent themselves in court. After all, it is their right to do so in Texas. With that said,…

You just sought legal advice from a lawyer about an ongoing dispute with a long-time business partner. Everything went great, and for the first time in a very long time, you feel like you have someone in your corner who listens to you and feels like you have a strong case should you have to…

It’s important to remember that divorce isn’t always just about two adults ending a marriage. It’s also often about children. As parties are divorcing, it’s important to remember the needs to the kids, too, and focus on what makes the most sense for them moving forward. A large part of this is finding clear answers…

It is always beneficial to familiarize yourself with some of the legal jargon you will hear if you find yourself involved in litigation. And perhaps one of the first things you might ask is, “What is the difference between Plaintiff and Defendant?” In civil proceedings such as personal injury cases, breach of contract disputes, negligence,…

You’re a few days shy of closing on the sale of your old home. The process has been smooth up to this point, and you’re already getting phone calls from the title office to schedule an official closing date and time that works for you and the buyer. There’s just one problem: the buyer has…

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…

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,…

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…