A divorce involving a high conflict personality can be more challenging than other divorces, because of the person’s inability to compromise or ever see the middle ground. People like this are called “High Conflict People” (HCP’s), and the divorce courts are full of them. Are you glad you are not married to one of these [...]
Before signing a contract, read through it carefully. Have an attorney review the contract. Make certain that you know what obligations are stated and/or implied. If you are uncertain as to your duties and you sign the contract, you may be liable for a future unintentional breach of the contract. Contract negotiations, especially in the [...]
A Texas condominium HOA ( Home Owner Association ) has more power than a Texas residential HOA to foreclosure on a unit. Foreclosure is a constant source of anxiety for many condominium owners that may have exiting outstanding assessment fees. If you are a condominium owner be sure to pay timely your HOA assessment fees. [...]
In Texas, adultery or infidelity may play a significant role in how a divorce unfolds, impacting asset division in a divorce and even custody issues to a certain extent. Here’s how adultery generally affects the divorce process in Texas: 1. Grounds for Divorce: No-Fault Divorce: Texas allows for “no-fault” divorces, where neither spouse has to [...]
A corporation is a legal entity that is granted a charter recognizing it as a separate legal entity having its own privileges, and liabilities distinct from those of its shareholders. When it is formed it becomes a separate entity from the people who own the stock of the corporation. For this reason, a corporation’s actions [...]
What is a narcissist? Narcissistic Personality Disorder or ‘NPD” is a mental disorder where the person has very inflated self-esteem issue and a serious need for admiration and special treatment from other people. Typical arrogant behavior and lack of empathy for other people causes many problems in all emotional areas of their lives and relationships. [...]
Contracts are the concrete pillars of our capitalistic society and govern all transactions promoting trust and stability within our American culture. An individual that enters a complex contract regarding a commercial lease, any professional services, or business and franchise agreements must be aware of two killer provisions that may be game changers if the need [...]
A deed is a legal instrument that transfers a property right in real estate. The most common types of property deeds are as follows: Quitclaim Deed Warranty Deed -Special Warranty Deed – with or without retained Vendor’s Lien -General Warranty Deed Deed Without Warranty Other real estate documents discussed herein include: Deed of Trust Real [...]
Creating a Will is extremely important for individuals that have a sizeable estate in the Dallas and DFW metroplex. Time and time again, individuals refuse to properly prepare for death and do not see the proper preparation of a legal and valid will as a necessity. When you refuse to prepare a Will, then your [...]
For better or worse, For richer or poorer, Until . . . a divorce is filed. When there are several zeros at the end of your bank balance, as in $500,000.00; $5,000,000.00 or more, the financial aspects of divorce can be high risk. Texas divorce laws are the same regarding the division of property whether [...]
