Estate Planning After a Serious Injury
After a traumatic event like a car accident, fall, or other medical emergency, an estate plan is probably the last thing on your mind. Understandably, dealing with a serious injury usually takes priority. But those dire initial moments can suddenly change your ability to make decisions, take care of yourself, or manage your finances. Many…
Read MoreNavigating Temporary Child Custody During Hospitalization
If I can’t take care of my child, who will? A parent who is hospitalized, especially for more than a few days, often asks themselves this question. A hospital stay, whether due to an illness, an accident, or a medical emergency, can interrupt your custody routine. Not only can this interruption take an emotional toll,…
Read MoreProtecting Retirement Accounts from Divorce
Texas is a community property state. This means that when spouses divorce, Texas will divide all of the marital property based on what is “just and right,” no matter how the marital property is titled. It generally doesn’t matter that your retirement benefits or your spouse’s retirement benefits are titled in just your name or…
Read MoreHow Does Your Spouse’s DWI Affect Your Divorce, Property, and Support Rights?
A criminal conviction of any type, including driving while intoxicated (DWI), can result in a prison sentence, fines, the loss of driving privileges, and other consequences. A DWI can also affect how San Antonio family law judges will decide the core family law issues- custody, child support, the division of property, and alimony. For starters,…
Read MoreParental Relocation After an Injury or a Medical Setback
A personal injury due to an accident or a medical setback due to complications like infections may force a parent to prioritize their health. The priority to have surgeries, be treated by doctors, and participate in rehabilitative therapy (along with physical and emotional suffering) may prevent a parent from being able to fully care for…
Read MoreModifying Child Custody After a Personal Injury
Parents need to provide quality care for their children. A serious injury can prevent even the most loving and nurturing parent from taking care of their child. If your child suffers a personal injury, then the needs of your child change. For starters, you’ll need to spend more time with your child to take the…
Read MoreWho Gets the Pets in a Divorce?
You’ve probably heard of couples staying together “for the kids,” but what about the pets? Given that nearly 60% of families in Texas report having at least one pet, it’s no surprise that pet ownership often becomes a hot-button issue for couples going through a divorce. Pets are cherished members of families from all walks…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do if My Co-Parent Refuses to Pay Child Support in Texas?
According to a 2020 Census Bureau report, only 62% of authorized child support payments were actually received in 2017. Furthermore, while research suggests that many payees receive some child support on a regular basis, fewer than half report actually receiving the full amount they’re owed based on their child support agreements. All of this data…
Read MoreIf Both Parents Share Custody, Does Anyone Pay Child Support?
For many couples, the hardest part of navigating a divorce or separation is deciding what would be in the best interest of their shared children. Child custody agreements have major personal, practical, and financial implications that can, in some cases, add confusion, strain, and discomfort to an already taxing legal process. Questions about custody arrangements…
Read MoreHow Is the Amount of Alimony Determined in Texas?
Whether you’re considering filing for divorce or are already in the middle of one, you probably have a lot of questions about the potential financial ramifications of your separation. In light of recent economic trends and the ever-growing costs of living, many couples are justifiably concerned about the thought of severing their finances. As the…
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