Celebrity gossip is an entire industry. There are people that are literally paid to just write about Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. That’s why we know way too much about these people and, in turn, their horrific romantic histories. If we really dig deeper, though, there are some lessons that we “normal” people can take out of these nasty divorces. It’s not realistic to try to replicate the life of a celebrity but even the Read More

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are often contentious issues for couples. After all, we’re about to get married so why do we need to make plans for divorce? Isn’t that showing a lack of trust? Honey, 50% of marriages end in divorce and that number only gets worse for second and third marriages. It’s important to live in reality while also enjoying the fruits of love and excitement for the future. A marital Read More

Do you ever get starstruck when catching a glimpse of your favorite celebrity? Like “Oh my god they’re real!” They are, in fact, real (though who knows when artificial intelligence will take over Hollywood), which means they’re capable of making dumb mistakes just like we are. This comes to life in even more ways than you might realize, especially when it comes to estate planning. You’d think all that fame and money Read More

Trauma does a lot to a child. The way they experience it, react to it, and grow from it creates lifelong habits and thought patterns. So… no pressure! In all seriousness, parenting a child through trauma is a challenge. Children are often traumatized by a variety of events in their young lives, especially ugly divorces and fierce child custody battles. Your child’s mental health matters. It’s important to be Read More

Rule 194.2 of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure requires that each party make initial disclosures within 30 days after the filing of the first answer or general appearance unless a different time is set by the parties’ agreement or court order. In family law cases, each party is required to make disclosures and provide certain financial documents. The purpose of Rule 194 is to allow the exchange of basic discovery Read More

“Estate planning is for everyone!” Maybe we should hire one of those cool sign spinners to stand outside our office to let the people know that estate planning is for everyone… well, almost everyone. If you’re under 18, you can’t legally have your own estate plan but can certainly be named in someone else’s estate. However, once you turn 18, there are estate planning considerations that should be made – for yourself Read More

Becoming a parent is a blessing … but we all know there’s a bit of a curse in there, too. No matter how many of those signs with corny sayings about how much we love our children we buy, we will never erase the fact that kids can be a pain. This is especially true when it comes to the “terrible twos.” I am an attorney, but I’m also a parent. My twins, Alex and Benny, turned two this month, and I know firsthand what Read More

Marriage is a lifelong commitment… until it isn’t. As divorce attorneys, we understand this as much as just about anybody. Nearly 1,800 Americans call it quits on their marriage on an average day, but if your marriage is struggling this does not have to be you. Valentine’s Day falls in February and it can be easy to wallow in your failing relationship and approach this holiday of love with a frown that would make Read More

Okay, 2023 is here and the “new year, new me” herd is stampeding their way to the gym and to the salad bar. If you’re in that crowd, we wish you the best of luck in your efforts. Losing weight, saving money, getting organized, and fostering a better relationship with alcohol are all common goals people put on their lists in the new year. These are all amicable resolutions even if some of us know we’re just going to Read More

Ready for 2023? Okay, me neither, but it’s fast approaching and everyone is going to be in the gym or at the salad bar for the first two or three weeks for their resolutions. We wish you the best if you’re making that commitment and know you can do it, but we want to talk about New Year’s Resolutions you can’t afford to give up on after you fall off the treadmill once or realize kale has the texture of a book Read More