Dallas Law Blog
What type of custody schedule is best for an infant?
Divorcing when you have children of any age presents challenges. However, getting divorced when you have an infant has its own set of unique challenges. One of them is overcoming some long-held beliefs about what infants need from their parents. Child development...
Estate planning: An important step for young families
New parents have a lot of tasks to think about, especially when it comes to the new baby. For some, the need to make sure the baby has everything necessary is the only priority in life. What these parents, and others, might not realize is that they need to think about...
Signs it’s time to reconsider your parenting plan in Texas
For divorcing parents in Texas, the custody arrangements for their children will often be the most critical decision. The custody outcome affects everything from how the court splits up your property and how much child support they order to the relationship you get to...
What is a life insurance trust?
Creating an estate plan is a comprehensive event that helps to ensure that your loved ones receive the inheritance you intend them to enjoy. For some people, setting up a will is sufficient. Other individuals may decide that they want to do a little more. They may...
Don’t let divorce ruin your financial future
As you prepare for divorce, you’re likely to have concerns about your financial future. With so much changing, you’ll have a variety of questions about how to maintain financial stability, common mishaps and the strategy you can use to stay on track. Here are some of...
Don’t let your feelings lead to criminal mischief charges
Under Texas law, destroying someone else’s property can be a serious offense. Crimes involving property damage are frequently charged under the “criminal mischief” statute. Depending on how much the damage is worth, you can be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony....
What happens to the family business in divorce?
Small business owners usually rely heavily on their family members to support them as they build the company. For a person who’s married, this means that their spouse is going to have to provide them with considerable help throughout the process. This often leads to...
When can a criminal act lead to a civil lawsuit?
Civil or financial responsibility for injuries another person suffers and property damage someone incurs can fall to an individual for a number of reasons. Negligence or default are common reasons for people to bring personal injury or even wrongful death claims...
Estate planning helps you protect your vulnerable family members
Being a family often means having people depend on you for most, if not all, of their daily needs. If you are a parent, your children rely on you to provide them with food, shelter and guidance. If you are a spouse, your partner might rely on your income because they...
Driving drunk? Know what to do if an officer stops you
Did you know that one person is hurt or killed in a crash around every 20 minutes in Texas? You know that drinking and driving is dangerous, but if you’ve gotten behind the wheel while drunk, you are fortunate that you haven’t become part of that statistic or caused...
