Not every legal dispute has to end up in court. Everyone wants to achieve the best result possible for their situation, but not everyone wants a contentious, drawn-out trial. This is what alternative dispute resolution is for. Despite the drama you might see unfold on television, many civil disputes — divorce, child custody, child support,…

When you’re struggling with the death of a loved one, it can be challenging trying to turn your attention to something like probate. Not only are you not prepared to discuss it, but many clients want to avoid the process entirely because they’ve heard it can be confusing, complicated, drawn-out, and emotionally draining for everyone…

Naming a beneficiary is one of the more important steps in anyone’s estate planning strategy. After all, you want your assets and other belongings to end up in the right hands after you die — whether that be money, cars, your home, or a priceless family heirloom like jewelry or an antique grandfather clock. But…

Divorcing parents have a lot of questions when it comes to child custody. After all, getting a divorce doesn’t change the fact that you love your kids and want what’s best for them, and the thought of what happens next can be scary. The Court also wants what is in your child’s best interest and…

If you and your spouse have decided it’s time to end your marriage, it’s not uncommon for one or both of you to wonder how long a divorce takes. It’s a question we hear a lot. Though we have to admit that it is not an easy question to answer. The fact of the matter…

When it comes to the often confusing financial issues that arise both during and after a divorce, it is only natural to want to know ahead of time who is entitled to certain payments and what that money represents. For example, Texas allows for child support and spousal maintenance — but many individuals and families…

If your upcoming divorce involves children, determining which spouse pays child support and the amount of those payments will be a big piece of the proceedings. But what is child support, exactly? And how is it calculated? Child support typically involves regular payments made by one parent to the other parent, for the benefit of…

A Last Will and Testament is typically seen as the first step in an estate planning strategy. It is meant to express your final wishes, whatever they might be, and the amount of control you have can be pretty extraordinary. But rarely are they the best and final option for every individual and family. More…

Many couples considering divorce might think a judge will automatically grant it when the time comes with no reasons required and no questions asked. While true in a manner of speaking — you may divorce your spouse without explanation — you do need to provide at least one reason or “grounds” for divorce on your…

If you’ve been married for any length of time, you and your spouse have likely acquired a lot of “stuff.” For example, there could be large property and assets like homes, cars, land, and even a joint business venture. And then there’s everything else — furniture, collectibles, shared bank accounts, investments, airline miles, etc. It…