Every Texan should carefully consider the various estate planning tools that will protect his or her family from uncertainty and legal problems in the event of death or disability.  Today's blog will identify and briefly describe the 4 basic legal documents that will protect Texas families.

What is an "uncontested divorce"?"

Last week's blog addressed a grandparent's potential right to seek custody of grandchildren, explaining the burden of proof required to do so.  Today's blog post addresses the far more common situation where there is no significant impairment to the physical health or emotional development of the

Increasingly in our society, parents are alienated from their own parents and make the tragic decision to disallow grandparents access to their grandchildren.   Such alienation is rarely in the best interest of children, who would generally benefit from a positive relationship with their grandpar

When a family member dies, families are often confused and worried about the proper disposition of the deceased's property.  Well-meaning friends frequently try to advise the family on what to do, but are often mistaken about the proper steps.  In reality, one of the most important things survivi

This is the question every client asks whether it’s in a family or criminal case. While it may be hard for clients to understand this in not always a simple or an easy answer.

When two people marry, they make commitments to each other and dream of creating and maintaining a happy family.  The family unit is ulitimately what brings joy and stability to the spouses and the children of the marriage.

For some people legal insurance is kind of like insurance you buy on your home or car. You hope you never need it but it’s nice to know you will be protected if you do.

In deciding whether to seek a guardianship for a disabled loved one, understanding the rights and duties of the disabled loved one (referred to by law as a "Ward") is critical.

Parents who are anticipating a break-up often worry about what type of custody and visitation will be ordered by the Court. Because losing "custody" can be devastating, it is important for a parent to fully understand Texas law regarding custody.