You Are Not Alone. Schedule a Free Consultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation The 10-Year Tax Inheritance Rule Explained When someone inherits money or property from a loved one, one of the first questions is often about taxes. Many people have heard of the “10-year inheritance tax rule” and assume it means all inherited assets …
You Are Not Alone. Schedule a Free Consultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation Can You Be Legally Married in San Antonio Without a Wedding Ceremony? Texas recognizes what is commonly called common law marriage, officially known as informal marriage under Texas law. If you and your partner have lived together in Texas as spouses, and …
Your home is more than an asset. It’s an emotional and financial decision that can have a significant impact on your future. In a military divorce, state law typically controls how property is divided, while federal law, particularly those affecting military benefits, will also influence how some assets are treated. Before deciding who keeps the …
You Are Not Alone. Schedule a Free Consultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation When Emotions Run High, the Stakes Are Even Higher Divorce doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It shows up in every corner of your life. And whether you expected it or not, no matter how “friendly” you’ve tried to keep it, divorce is …
What is a Standard Possession Order? A Standard Possession Order (SPO) is the default parenting schedule used in Texas that outlines when each parent spends time with the child after a divorce or custody case. Under Texas law, an SPO is presumed to be in the best interest of children aged three and older unless …
Should You Take the House or Retirement Money in a Divorce? Is it better to keep the house or take retirement assets in a divorce? It depends on your financial situation, your long-term goals, and your ability to maintain the asset. What seems equal on paper often isn’t in reality. What Feels Right Isn’t Always …
Co-Authored by Julia Stitely, Litigation Attorney with Melone Hatley, P.C. and Nicole Mueller, RN, BSN, NC-BC of Beacon Wellness Coaching with Nicole Family law is emotional work. There’s really no way around it. As divorce attorneys, we are expected to be the stoic strategists, negotiators, problem-solvers, and steady sources of guidance during our clients’ emotionally …
You Are Not Alone. Schedule a Free Consultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation How tuition, financial aid, and parenting agreements will affect college costs after divorce If you’re a divorced parent preparing to send your child to college, who pays for college, and how are these decisions made? Most states don’t automatically require parents to pay for …
You Are Not Alone. Schedule a Free Consultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation Custody in San Antonio is determined based on the child’s best interests, with Texas courts evaluating many different factors. If you are a parent going through a divorce or custody matter in San Antonio, one of the most important (and emotional) questions …
How an accurate valuation will shape everything from your settlement to your financial future You and your spouse are divorcing. And if you own a home, you will have to make some important decisions. Because your home is a marital asset, its value will need to be divided as part of the divorce process. This requires an understanding …
Just after midnight on April 16, 2026, police responded to a home in Annandale, Virginia, where they discovered that a couple involved in a contentious divorce had both died; the husband had shot his wife before taking his own life. Their two teenage children were home at the time. The husband was Justin Fairfax, 47, …
You Are Not Alone. Schedule a Free Consultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation Thoughtful, supportive ways to honor yourself, your role as a mother, and the life you’re building now Mother’s Day after divorce can feel…well…complicated. After a divorce, nothing feels the same. Instead of spending the day as a cohesive family, you’re now sharing parenting time …
You Are Not Alone. Schedule a Free Consultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation What You Need to Know About Dividing Property in a San Antonio, Texas Divorce If you are facing a divorce in San Antonio, you and your spouse will need to make many critical decisions, some of which have long-term financial consequences. One of the most …
How to Understand a Court Order to Appear, Protect Your Rights, and Walk in Prepared You Are Not Alone. Schedule a Free Consultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation What is a Show Cause Hearing? A show cause hearing is a court hearing where one party must appear before a judge and explain why they should not be …
Separating fact from fiction so you can make informed, confident decisions about your future Prenuptial agreements are anything but romantic. They don’t exactly spark excitement or feel like the fairy-tale version of getting married that you have in mind. But when you understand their purpose – and their value – they become far more practical …
What to Know About Property Division, Timing and Protecting Your Financial Future During Separation or Divorce If you’re going through a separation or divorce, one of the biggest questions you will usually face is what happens to your home. Your home isn’t just a financial asset. It’s where your daily life happened, where you raised …
If you are thinking about divorce in Virginia, one of the first decisions you may face is how to file. For many people, that starts with weighing whether fault matters. Did your spouse have an affair? Leave the marriage? Engage in conduct that changed your relationship? Virginia is one of the states that still allows …
You Are Not Alone. Schedule a Free Consultation Today Schedule a Free Consultation Buying a home together is a major emotional and financial step for any couple, regardless of your marital status. It means long-term plans and a belief in building something together for the future. But if your relationship ends and you’re not married, …