Settling Disputes at the Workplace – Disagreements at the workplace are commonplace. It is unrealistic to expect everyone to agree with each and every point made by the boss or fellow employee. But, extending that disagreement to a point where it turns into a dispute is both dangerous and unhealthy for many reasons. A) you…
Open Adoption-Pros and Cons – Giving your child away for adoption, be it for any reason, can be a little tough for birth mothers. Nowadays, the agencies and parents are encouraging open adoptions. However, there have been heated debates between attorneys and agencies on pros and cons of open adoptions. Open adoptions can be both…
What do we mean by Community-Property State? – If you have lived in Texas for a while, then it is a safe bet you have heard the term community-property state thrown around a time or two. That term is so commonplace that it’s likely most family law attorneys assume everyone knows what it means. But…
Making a Living Trust – How To Go About It? – Planning for your property distribution in the event of your passing is the wisest thing to do. Many people think that the will is the only way to go about it. But, living trust can be a prudent option too. It depends on your…
Establishing what is yours, and what is mine – Because Texas is a community-property state, most property acquired during a marriage is considered jointly owned by both spouses and is divided upon divorce, annulment or death. But as we alluded to in our last blog, establishing ownership of ALL real and personal property from a…
Reporting Family Violence, Child Abuse and Neglect – The State of Texas requires both the general public and licensed professionals such as teachers, doctors and daycare officials to report any instances of child abuse or neglect. Believe it or not, knowingly not reporting is considered a Class A misdemeanor. But we as a society should…
Petitioning for Name Change – Adults and Minors – Name change petitions happen all the time, and it’s fair to assume most are reasonable requests. What that means is the name change is being made with the best interests of the petitioner in mind. As a result, most pass through the courts without issue, and…
Protecting Your Digital Assets-Estate Planning- When designing a will or living trust, you decide the fate of all your property and estate, making sure none is left untreated. But, what about your bank and online transaction accounts? Will no one be ever able to access them? What about the collection of your personal pictures, music…
Medical Treatment of a Child – A Child’s Consent – The average person in America may find it hard to believe that minors can consent to their own medical treatment, and for the most part, they are right. There are established rules in place regarding medical treatment of a child, and that decision is typically…
Medical Treatment of a Child – implied consent vs consent not required – Before a physician can perform any medical treatment or procedure on a patient in Texas, they must first receive authority or consent from the patient. The reasoning behind this is based on the patient’s right to either accept or refuse treatment. This…