What is a premarital agreement? – I’m skipping ahead a little bit here, but since my family law blogs over the past month and a half or so have focused on marriage and everything that it entails – the various types, who can, who cannot, legal issues, et cetera – I thought this would be…
Going For Adoption? Know the Basics First – You may be going for adoption for a number of reasons. Either you are a childless parent or adopting a homeless child to fill the emptiness in his life with love and care; whatever the reason, there are certain legal formalities involved which you have to go…
Meretricious Relationships – Complex and Damaging – Just reading “meretricious” is complex, don’t ya think? The easiest way to explain this type of relationship – is that it is an “un-marriage.” A relationship is deemed meretricious when two people are living together but have absolutely no intention of getting married – formally or informally. Unlike…
Marriage Confusion – What is Putative Marriage? Marriage is a sacred and wonderful institution between two people who love each other. But it can also be the basis for plenty of confusion in the legal system, especially if entered into unlawfully. Believe it or not, illegal marriages happen all the time. And one is called…
Estate Planning- The Will vs. Living Trust – Estate planning is the key to decide the fate of your property after your death. Whether you want to write a will or go for a living trust is of course your choice. But, before making a decision, it is wise to know the pros and cons…
Are You Truly Common-Law Married? Despite what you may think you know about common-law marriage, it is not as informal as it sounds. The state of Texas is as specific as it can be with its laws regarding informal marriage for the simple reason that – God love em – there are people who believe…
Final thoughts on the All-Important Marriage License – The term “marriage license” was thrown around quite often in the previous two blogs, so I thought it would be a good idea to do a separate and shorter entry on it – just so we make sure not to leave anything out. After all, nothing I…
So you are young — very young — and in love. And you want to get married. Depending on your family situation, this could either be music to your parent’s ears or the sort of news that prompts the famous mom and dad line, “Over my dead body!” From a legal advice perspective, I urge…
How Your Personal Injury Claim Is Evaluated by Lawyers – When you apply for a personal injury claim, the evaluation of the claim depends on two factors. The first is the experience and evaluation of the situation by your PI attorney and the second is the way insurance companies evaluate claims using computer programs, like…
New to the idea of marriage — Ceremonial and Informal I have talked — and written — at great length on the sanctity of marriage, and how serving my own family as a passionate husband and father has brought endless love and fulfillment into my life. So if you, too, are considering getting married —…