There’s no mistaking that life after divorce will be considerably different for you and your child. Of course, the Court will always do its best to determine a stable home and each parent’s role and responsibilities moving forward, but that doesn’t change the fact that everyone will need time to adjust. As you and your…

When many people think of real estate, their minds leap to the everyday stuff like working with a realtor to buy or sell a property or the annual obligation homeowners have to contest property values with the county appraisal district. For the most part, these and other matters can be handled swiftly without the thought…

Non-compete agreements aren’t always looked at in the best light. If you’re being asked to sign one, you may feel a little uneasy — as if you’re signing something you don’t completely understand and may not be in your best interests. If you’re the one asking for a non-compete agreement, you may not enjoy having…

A significant benefit of a Power of Attorney is its flexibility. You can choose whomever you want to make decisions for you, and you can be as narrow or broad as you like regarding the authority you assign that person. You can also make those roles and responsibilities effective immediately or kick in later. That…

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…