Susan and her husband, Frank, have been happily married for 12 years. About six months ago, though, Susan began feeling as if something was not right. Frank was spending more time at the office and becoming emotionally distant at home. She also noticed he was taking more phone calls and texts from his secretary —…
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It can be a little jarring to see an older couple getting divorced after years of seemingly happy marriage. After all, divorce is more common among the younger crowd, right? But people over 50 get divorced more often than you think, whether it is the grandparents who have been together for 50 or more years…
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During your divorce, you or your spouse may be tempted to date someone new. This could be for various reasons: to take your mind off the pain of the separation, inject some much-needed happiness into your life, feel wanted and loved, avoid being alone, or simply jump-start your new life. Being in a relationship with…
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Does Texas Recognize Palimony? Palimony is one of those terms that some people have never heard of, and those who have heard of it wonder if their state even recognizes it. That includes couples who are living right here in Texas. This blog post dives into what palimony is, how it differs from alimony, and…
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Very early in the estate planning process, you will be asked to select one or several people in your newly-crafted will or trust to pass your assets and other belongings to after you die. This is called a beneficiary, though you may have also heard the term “heir” thrown around. Trust us when we say…
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Author: Glenn Goodrich (Note: this blog post is written with a slant toward residential property, but Sec. 11.35 of the Texas Property Tax code applies to commercial properties and Business Personal Property as well.) We have written before about those tasks that pay $500/hr. rate (like filing your homestead exemption). Get ready for another…
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Many people struggling with the emotions of their recent divorce will need support from friends and family as they come to grips with what happened and decide how to move forward. There is plenty of advice for divorcees in terms of how to open up, handle stress better, and who to look to for help,…
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Let’s say that you and your wife finally got all your estate planning ducks in a row. You met with an attorney, had your questions answered, and when all the dust settled, you had a carefully-crafted last will and testament. But that was several years ago. A few things have changed in your life, and…
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What if I don’t believe in divorce? You believe in your heart that you have tried absolutely everything in your power to save your marriage, and in the end, it still appears that divorce is the only answer. But what if you do not believe in divorce? Believe it or not, you are not alone.…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has altered many of the ways courts across the country conduct hearings and trials. It used to be that if you needed to appear in court, you would do so in person. That is still an option as we slowly return to normalcy, but in the interests of everyone’s safety, many proceedings…
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