A Texas divorce usually requires spouses to divide everything 50/50. Unfortunately, this also includes debts, so your credit score can be affected during and even after your divorce. How divorce affects credit Even if your spouse was the one who racked up all the debt...
Month: December 2022
The true extent of loss in a divorce
The end of a marriage may result in losing your Texas home, business or other key assets. However, it may also result in a variety of other losses that you may not anticipate prior to filing for divorce. For instance, you may feel as if you've lost your purpose in...
Texas police limitations on search and seizure
The U.S. Constitution's Fourth Amendment limits the police's ability to legally perform search and seizure activities concerning individuals and their personal property, such as their homes or car. If a police search has violated the law, the judge could toss out the...
What are some options for avoiding probate?
When a Texas resident dies, surviving family members might struggle to get their inheritance. Probate could make matters even more challenging. However, you can help your family avoid this process by making use of trusts and other estate-planning options. Create a...