Family Law attorney Claire E. James explains how Texas treats and/or limits post-divorce spousal maintenance by restricting eligibility, requiring spouses to work toward financial independence, and capping the amount and duration of payments.
Status as of January 13, 2025 of the Corporate Transparency Act's Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements and the stay on the reporting deadline.
The Texas Family Code has codified a holiday possession order that provides both parents holiday time with their children after a divorce.
Bankruptcy and restrictions on transferability of ownership interests - for entities that are closely held and can be formed in Texas under the Texas Business Organizations Code: partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies.
Probate attorney Donna Yarborough explains 5 reasons why insurance policy proceeds may not be paid to a minor who is a beneficiary.
Claire James explains and compares the basic elements of community property and separate property in the state of Texas.
In Wade v. Valdetaro, the Supreme Court of Texas reversed a $21 million judgment on a technicality related to the importance of details in addresses for parties to a suit.
Critical vendor treatment in bankruptcy is a process that allows a debtor to pay a vendor its pre-petition claim based on the idea that the vendor is so important to the debtor’s business, that ending the relationship would make it very difficult if not impossible for the debtor to reorganize.
Appellate attorney, Mike Northrup, often handles disputes and appeals related to zoning. Recently, he wrote an OpEd on "ForwardDallas 2.0," a plan under consideration by the Dallas, Texas City Council. Mike explained that the vote will concern an "unvetted plan on land use" and would potentially open the door to future litigation.
Marriage presents the opportunity for many changes in lifestyle and status - and it can also include potential risks. Regan Wish explains how a prenuptial agreement is a great way to keep the risks of marriage to a minimum.
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