Car wrecks happen very fast, and not everybody walks away with a crystal-clear recollection of events. That can make it difficult to determine who is responsible for the crash – and the damages. What happens when there are multiple vehicles involved in a crash and more than one driver made a mistake? What happens when […]
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Dec
Dec
Do you know the main differences between LLCs and S Corps? Learn what every business lawyer needs to know about how these entities differ. When choosing a business form, business owners often end up deciding between an S corporation and an LLC. An S corporation is a corporation whose shareholders elect to be taxed under […]
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What To Do About Rover? Deciding What To Do With The Family Pet During A Separation Or Divorce.
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Dec
Dec
Many pet owners wonder what will become of the family pet during the divorce process. When it comes to ‘furry members’ of the family, many people believe that the pet’s “custody” is handled by the court in a similar way as child custody. In the State of Texas (and many other states), this is usually […]
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Dec
Dec
If you’re considering handling your own divorce paperwork and proceedings, you’re not alone. Many couples start the divorce process without representation from an attorney. This practice is legal and is called “Pro Se” legal representation. It comes from Latin, meaning “for oneself” or “on behalf of themselves”, which in modern law means to argue on […]
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Dec
Dec
REFRESH YOUR MEMORY Before you testify, try to picture the scene, the objects, the area, the distances and exactly what happened. This will assist you in recalling the facts more accurately when asked a question. If the question is about distances or time, and if your answer is only an estimate, be sure you say […]
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Oct
Oct
You have worked hard throughout your life to build up a sizable personal estate that includes real estate investments, retirement accounts, stocks and bonds and other important assets. You want to continue to protect these assets, even after your death. However, you may have concerns about what will happens to those assets after you pass […]
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Sep
Sep
Well, if you’re looking at this, you’reprobablyconsidering a divorce. The good news is that Texas has a pretty good family law system in terms the applicable law and the Courts. The bad news is that a contentious divorceis financially ill-advised forthe majorityof the population. As of 2017, the poverty rate for Houstonians […]
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Jul
Jul
It depends, is the simplest answer to this question. To truly answer the above question, you have to ask two questions first: Does having sex with someone other than your spouse even after separation but prior to the divorce being granted constitute adultery? Is adultery a fault ground of divorce that allows the Court to […]
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Dec
Dec
The pandemic has disrupted many facets of life including child custody orders and parenting plans. Many states and cities have shelter-in-place orders and parents may be concerned about leaving their homes to pick up or transport the child. Some parents are unable to exercise their regular visitation or parenting time because they or someone in […]
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Dec
Dec
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act provides economic relief to small businesses, local governments, and families. Here is what you need to know about how the CARES Act may help you. WHAT RELIEF DOES THE CARES ACT PROVIDE FOR FAMILIES? The CARES Act provides economic relief to families, including: Recovery rebates. Extended unemployment […]