Texas Child Support Guidelines
Effective September 1, 2019 The Texas Child Support Division of the Attorney General increased the Maximum child Support under the Texas Child Support Guidelines from $8,550 to the “new cap”of net...
View ArticleInterstate Jurisdiction : Child Custody across State Lines
During the Holiday season many Texas parents become very concerned over sending their child to the non-primary conservator parent’s home for a visit. Many Children will cross state lines to see their...
View ArticleSealing the Deal: Contracts – A Smart Investment (Part 1)
A legal contract is an important tool for businesses both large and small. Unfortunately, we live in a very litigious society and the days of the simple handshake to finalize a deal are, for the most...
View ArticleTexas Wills : What Makes a Valid Will in Texas
At the Dallas firm of The Nacol Law Firm PC, our lawyer Mark A. Nacol, offers more than three decades of experience in resolving probate matters and contested wills. Our trusted legal counsel has...
View ArticleIn Sickness and in Health: When is the Right Time to Prepare a Will
Too often people do not get around to making a will. The problem is there is no deadline to make sure it is done before your death, and people do not like to think about dying. It is important to...
View ArticleVerbal Contracts and Texas Law
Verbal Contracts do exist and are legally enforceable in Texas, as a matter of law, if they meet necessary legal requirements and specificity. Adequate consideration must be given between the two...
View ArticleTexas Home Owner Associations Given Limits by State Legislation
Texas legislation has limited the control that the home owners associations have when pursuing foreclosure. The restrictions that have been placed on home owners associations are aimed to help assist...
View ArticleTexas Divorce: For Richer or Poorer, Hire Expert Help to Protect Your Interests
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...
View ArticleHome Buyer Beware!
When a home is built the purchaser normally hires the services of a contractor to do the job efficiently, in a workman like manner, and within a specified time-period.For the first-time home buyer this...
View ArticleIRA – 401K – Life Insurance and Probate in Texas
A common question to all Texas probate attorneys is, “What Letters of Testamentary do I need for my parent’s life insurance policies?” In Texas, a will controls the distribution of all assets in the...
View ArticleThe Pitfalls of Pro Se Representation
Pro se is a Latin term meaning “for oneself” or “on one’s own behalf.” To represent oneself pro se means to advocating for one’s own self before a court, rather than being represented by counsel. The...
View ArticleContract Killers : Arbitration and Selected Forum Provision
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...
View ArticleTexas Divorce Financial Checklist for 2024
Preparing for a Texas Divorce: Assets Going through a Divorce is painful no matter the circumstances. Before you get into the Texas Divorce Process, you can reduce expense, stress, and conflict by...
View ArticleHow an Executor of “The Will” Might Be Breaching His/Her Fiduciary Duty
The executor of a Texas will is the person chosen by the deceased to administrate the provisions of the will of his/her estate. The executor must be at least eighteen years old and have no prior...
View ArticleTexas Deceptive Trade Practices Act : Pre-Purchase Protection When Buying a...
Purchasing a home can be a daunting yet exhilarating experience depending on the circumstances. Sometimes after a couple has purchased a home they regretfully discover many construction defects that...
View ArticleWinding Up of a Business Partnership in Texas
Many substantial businesses start with a handshake. This can be a good thing or a bad thing. Some million-dollar businesses in Dallas and Collin County begin when two entrepreneurs seek a common goal...
View ArticleThe Employment Agreement
Generally, Texas is an “at will” state which gives few rights to the employee that are not created by statute or governed by labor regulations. The employment contract is one of the most important...
View ArticleIn Sickness and in Health: When is the Right Time to Prepare a Will
Too often people do not get around to making a will. The problem is there is no deadline to make sure it is done before your death, and people do not like to think about dying. It is important to...
View ArticleHow to Co-Parent with a Narcissist?… And Live Through It!
You are finally divorced from your Narcissistic Spouse! Now you are embarking on your new family situation with your Narcissist Ex: Co- Parenting! You are probably wondering how you became the lucky...
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