Divorcing spouses often reach a point in their relationship where they realize quietly going their separate ways is in everyone’s best interests. They know they need to hire attorneys and start the process of ending their marriage, but they don’t see the point in soldiering through an expensive, drawn-out, and emotional trial. They want a…

The annual Best of Denton County awards has begun, and Christman Attorneys, would love to earn your nominations. If you haven’t heard of Best of Denton County, it is a yearly award that showcases local businesses that demonstrate outstanding customer service, commitment to our community, professionalism, and old-fashioned hard work with a servant mindset.…

So you’re thinking about starting a business. Congratulations! You’re on the verge of doing what many people can only dream of. But now what? Those closest to you say to go the easy route and organize as a sole proprietorship. It’s fast; there’s not a lot of paperwork, and the start-up costs are negligible. However,…

You’re getting divorced, and you and your spouse have agreed to mediation. This is great news because the last thing either of you wants is to hire lawyers and battle it out in court. At the same time, you’re worried about adequately preparing for divorce mediation so that all your wants, needs, and desires are…

With summer here, parents who went through a divorce recently and are used to their standard possession schedules must now learn how to navigate a summer possession schedule to accommodate the kids staying with the other parent longer. For example, maybe you agreed for the kiddos to go on a long camping trip with their…

Just hearing the term “breach of contract” is bound to send shivers up anyone’s spine. This is especially true if you’re accused of violating a binding agreement with someone else. Perhaps you tried your best to do right by a homeowner who hired you to do some landscaping work, but now they insist you fell…

Have you ever posted something on social media and wished you hadn’t? Sure, you can quickly delete a Facebook or Instagram post and pretend it never existed, but how many people saw that post (text, photo, or video) before it was deleted? What if they grabbed a screenshot and forwarded the post to someone who…

The building blocks of any estate plan start with a last will and testament. By leaving behind a specific list of instructions in a will for your loved ones, you control how everything plays out after you are gone — from who gets what assets and when to who should care for your minor children…

As much as you’d like your upcoming divorce to move quickly, the reality is that even the most nip and tuck cases won’t be decided in a few days or weeks. They may not even be resolved in five or six months — especially when you factor in Texas’ 60-day waiting period before you can…

One of the many benefits of a well-crafted estate planning strategy is the ability to account for nearly any need and circumstance you and your family may face. For some clients, that means sharing specific end-of-life wishes they want to be carried out soon after they’re gone — wishes that traditionally aren’t covered by a…