Texas divorcees should make sure that their beneficiary designations and other estate planning documents have been revised if they do not want an ex-spouse as a beneficiary. It is not uncommon for people to sign a divorce decree in which the spouse agrees to...
Dispelling some common myths about noncustodial parents
On Behalf of M. J. Hill & Associates, PLLC | Jun 20, 2018 | Child Custody
When parents separate, children typically live in one home and visit the other. Because these children spend most of their time with one parent, noncustodial parents are the subject of many myths that are not true across the board. Rather than judging a noncustodial...
Common mistakes to avoid in a divorce
On Behalf of M. J. Hill & Associates, PLLC | Jun 14, 2018 | High Asset Divorce
There are a number of mistakes people in Texas who are getting a divorce might want to make sure they avoid. Often, those mistakes are driven by emotion. For example, a person might agree to unfavorable divorce terms because of feeling guilty or because of a desire to...
Does having separate bank accounts prevent divorce?
On Behalf of M. J. Hill & Associates, PLLC | Jun 12, 2018 | Divorce
Traditionally, marriage means merging two separate lives into one shared life. In the past, this included sharing most things - home, car, bank account, credit cards, maybe even each other's socks. Today, however, a new study finds that more and more married couples...
Preventing financial errors during divorce negotiations
On Behalf of M. J. Hill & Associates, PLLC | Jun 7, 2018 | High Asset Divorce
Negotiating a divorce settlement is a complex process, as many Texas residents have discovered, that can sometimes lead to preventable errors with serious financial consequences post-divorce. However, beginning the negotiation process with knowledge about their own...
Assets you don’t want to overlook as you prepare for divorce
On Behalf of M. J. Hill & Associates, PLLC | Jun 6, 2018 | Divorce
You remember your first date and your wedding day. Those were happy times. You and your spouse got along well and enjoyed each other's company. You were both happy and shared dreams. The two of you created goals and built a life together. Now, you've decided that...
9 ways to combat parental alienation
On Behalf of M. J. Hill & Associates, PLLC | Jun 4, 2018 | Child Custody
While there is some debate over whether parental alienation is truly a psychological condition, no one doubts its harmful effects on parent-child relationships. When one parent attempts to undermine the other by emotionally manipulating children to turn against the...
Fathers can seek full custody of their children in court
On Behalf of M. J. Hill & Associates, PLLC | Jun 1, 2018 | Child Custody
Although many Texas parents believe that the courts will not grant fathers full custody of their children, this is not the case. While it is true that courts generally prefer for parents to share custody in at least some form, there are situations where the court may...
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