When getting divorced, learning to recognize examples of parental alienation is crucial. Parental alienation doesn’t just affect your personal relationship with your child, but it also can weigh heavily on the outcome of child custody battles you have with your former spouse. According to a 2010 … [Read more...]
Brunner Test Overview
The Brunner test is a way to determine if certain types of debt can be discharged based on hardship. Bankruptcy does not eliminate all types of debt such as student loans, so tests like these may be used to determine if the debt can be discharged. A Look at the Brunner Test To determine if you have … [Read more...]
Declaring Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Pros & Cons
Before you decide to declare Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it’s important to consider the pros and cons. It is generally recommended for individuals who can afford daily living expenses but are struggling to make payments on debts. Pros to declaring Chapter 13 bankruptcy include: all property is … [Read more...]
The 5 Responsibilities of Non-Custodial Parents in Texas
Make sure you understand the responsibility of a non-custodial parent. Texas child custody laws can be somewhat cumbersome to navigate and many parents are in need of straightforward answers during, throughout, and after their divorce. If, at any stage of your divorce, you are in need of legal … [Read more...]
Your Divorce: What About Health Coverage?
When you find yourself seeking the services of a Plano family law attorney because you will be filing for divorce or your spouse has already filed a petition for divorce, you will no doubt ask your family law attorney the standard questions regarding division of property, child custody and child … [Read more...]
Top Bankruptcy Myths That Should Bite The Dust – Once And For All
There is no doubt that declaring bankruptcy is an emotionally difficult step. As a bankruptcy attorney, I have witnessed numerous times how good, hard-working people can fall on hard times and be swamped by unmanageable debts. Sometimes, filing for bankruptcy is the only option of getting back on … [Read more...]
Avoiding Divorce Pitfalls: Common Mistakes That Can Trip You
Not surprisingly, divorce is one of the most stressful and emotionally wrenching life events. As an attorney who handles numerous divorce cases in North Texas, I see time and again how even the so-called “amicable” break-ups can cause feelings of sadness and confusion, so imagine how much worse it … [Read more...]
3 Things You Should Avoid When Filing Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy may be your only option if you are unable to meet your financial obligations. Talking with an attorney can help you to decide if this is right choice, and what type of bankruptcy would be in your best interest. What You Shouldn't Do When Filing for Bankruptcy While there are … [Read more...]
10 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Filing for Bankruptcy
There may come a point when you have done everything you can to redeem your financial situation. But if you have hit a brick wall, the only choice left could be to file for bankruptcy. To shed the best light on your situation, you may think that omitting or falsifying information is the right … [Read more...]
I Lost My Job—What Happens to Child Support in Texas? A Step‑by‑Step Modification Guide for North Texas Parents
If you lose your job in Texas, your child support does not automatically change. You must keep paying under the current child support order until a judge signs a new one. Act quickly: request a review through the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) or file a modification petition in court. … [Read more...]
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