by Jeff Barnett | Jul 10, 2017 | Business and Corporate, Divorce, Family Law
Sometimes estranged spouses can remain fair, rational and civil during divorce proceedings. But in other cases, a divorce can turn ugly. When the couple’s assets involve a business interest, the situation can be extremely complex. Husbands and wives may become...
by Jeff Barnett | Apr 4, 2017 | Divorce, Family Law
We’re in the midst of tax season, with April 18 just around the corner. You may be wondering how to determine your tax filing status if you are divorcing or are recently divorced. A divorced or divorcing couple’s tax filing status is determined as of the...
by Jeff Barnett | Mar 16, 2017 | Family Law, Probate, Wills & Estate Planning
Even if you have a valid will, you may need to draft a new one for a variety of reasons. A will is an essential part of planning for the future. But don’t think creating a will is a one-time proposition. Even if you have a valid document, you may need to draft a...
by Jeff Barnett | Feb 13, 2017 | Family Law, Probate, Wills & Estate Planning
We feel that having a will, and related powers of attorney and advanced directives, is one of the most important tasks one should complete. After working hard your entire life to provide for your family, you should not allow the Texas Estates Code and the courts to...
by Jeff Barnett | Dec 20, 2016 | Family Law, Probate, Wills & Estate Planning
Our last blog post offered some tips for avoiding family feuds when distributing assets of a family member. It’s important to choose your executor carefully.The executor generally exercises discretion in distributing personal and household items....
by Jeff Barnett | May 26, 2016 | Family Law
In family law, a central doctrine in cases affecting children is that decisions should be made in the children’s “best interests.” This can include who a child lives with, who has custody, what is the visitation schedule and whether or not a...
