Though many individuals may feel relieved when their divorce proceedings come to an end, you likely knew that you would continue to have a connection with your ex-spouse because you two had children together. Though the child custody and support arrangements worked in...
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Have you planned for possible incapacitation?
If you are like most people, when you think about estate planning you think about a plan that addresses what you would like to happen after you die. Some estate planning tools, such as wills and trusts, do allow this. However, a complete estate plan addresses much...
Don’t make divorce financially harder than it is
As this blog has discussed before, in the event of a divorce, a married couple's property will have to be divided according to the community property laws in force in Texas. What this means is that a resident of the Killeen and Fort Hood area is going to have...
Texas offers protection to victims, children of domestic violence
Like other states, Texas takes domestic violence seriously on multiple levels. For instance, in addition to criminal charges, Texas family law judges have the authority to restrict custody, that is conservatorship, and visitation upon hearing credible evidence...
Tips for co-parenting during the holidays
The holidays are a time for family. However, this can get a bit tricky when a child has parents in two different households.Being able to properly co-parent after a divorce is essential, and navigating the holidays correctly can be very important. Here are a few...
Handling property division is a multi-step process
As is the case in other states, when a couple in Killeen or Fort Hood spit up either through a divorce or otherwise, property will often have to be divided between them. When the couple is married, this will mean dividing the property according to Texas's...
Colder weather means understanding safety with space heaters
In Texas, the winters usually do not get cold enough to necessitate heating your entire house, but you may get chilly enough to want to use a space heater to warm up a small area. It is crucial to understand the common hazards that space heaters present, especially if...
How to modify your Texas custody order
You may already be divorced and have worked out a custody agreement with your ex, but it is not set in stone. When circumstances changes, you can update the order to reflect those changes.For example, now that the kids are back in school, your current schedule may no...
License reinstatement after a drunk driving conviction
Even a first-time offender in the Killeen area faces a real possibility of a license suspension following a conviction for drunk driving. This can be a huge inconvenience for many people, and it may even spell the end of one's livelihood if the person cannot...
How Texas compares to the rest of the U.S. for drunk driving
When it comes to drunk driving, every state ranks differently in terms of its level of DUIs, injuries and fatalities as a result of drunk drivers on the road. Unfortunately, Texas ranks higher than the national average for drivers who get behind the wheel after...