Having to go through a child custody battle is one of the more stressful and emotional experiences any divorcing parent has to endure. Not only is your marriage ending, but now the kids are stuck in the middle, and no one knows what to expect or how everything will end. All you know is that…

It is often a wise choice to structure your new business venture as an LLC or Limited Liability Company. That’s not to suggest there’s anything wrong with choosing to be a corporation, partnership, or even a sole proprietor. We work with corporate clients all the time to ensure whatever structure they choose meets their business…

Nearly everyone has heard the term “contempt of court” a time or two on television and in the media. And it’s usually because someone in the courtroom said something inappropriate or caused enough of a ruckus that the presiding judge said, “Enough is enough. You are in contempt of court.” And just like that, the…

Do you know the difference between civil litigation and criminal litigation? If your answer is no, don’t feel embarrassed. The legal system and many of its associated terms and processes can be confusing and a tad overwhelming — especially when you find yourself in the middle of a legal issue for the first time. Disputes…

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…

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…

Christman 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…

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…

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…

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…